• 02.28.2022

  BandGang Lonnie Bands Rules From His Roost in “Helluva Life” Video

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BandGang Lonnie Bands Rules From His Roost in “Helluva Life” Video
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2.28.2022
Video: BandGang Lonnie Bands – “Helluva Life“
The Street Savvy Detroit Rapper Spits Fire From His High Rise in the Latest Video from Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded

Critical Praise:
“For once, everything in Detroit hip-hop is clicking, and KOD is a step closer to Lonnie reaching a breakthrough that so many Detroit icons before him couldn’t.” – Pitchfork
“With effortless stick talk and references to Scooby Doo, Jerry Rice, and King Tut, the Detroit rapper passes with flying colors.” – Consequence
The Video:
Fitting pearls of wisdom and merciless witticisms into his elastic bars, BandGang Lonnie Bands can go bar for bar with rap’s best. Strutting his lyrical stuff in his latest video, Lonnie shares the latest dispatch from his “Helluva Life.” Riding a vintage Detroit beat, with speaker-rattling 808s and dramatic piano arpeggios, Lonnie takes time to vent, kicking off his verse with one of his trademark off-kilter flexes (“I been on the graveyard shift, I’m a vampire/Hmm, I need a Richard on my wrist, with them sapphires”) before he plumbs the depths of his paranoia (“Man these lil’ ass n****s say our name in every f*cking song/Lonnie bring the band out, tell them boys to drum roll”), and closes the song by touting his fearlessness (“I can talk that sh*t cause I’m still livin,” he repeats). In the video, directed by AXA, Lonnie surveys his city from a high rise, flashing his ice and daring his opposition to step to him and see what happens.
“Helluva Life” is a highlight track from Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded, Lonnie’s recent expansion of his acclaimed 2021 project Hard 2 Kill. H2K: Reloaded adds a new layer of depth to its predecessor, reflecting BandGang Lonnie Band’s state of mind since H2K’s October release. On Featuring nine new tracks–including BandGang posse cut “4 Paid & Jizzle“–that build on H2K’s imperative energy in the wake of a near-fatal shooting, H2K: Reloaded offers a more introspective look into Lonnie’s psyche as he grapples with his new lease on life. As the project progresses, Lonnie wrestles with perceptions of feeling ostracized and misunderstood as he solidifies his legend, and it’s not hard to see why. Whether rapping, hustling, or both, it’s lonely at the top with a light that shines like Lonnie’s. The project is home to recent singles like the playful “Bam Bam” and the incendiary intro track “My Brother Keeper Pt. 2,” Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded is streaming everywhere via TF Entertainment.
With over 100 million YouTube views in the bank, BandGang Lonnie Bands has spent the past five years proving that he’s one of the best bar-for-bar rappers in the game today. He made his name as one of six members of BandGang, a Detroit collective that helped bring the piano-heavy sound that now dominates Detroit to the forefront. The 26-year-old rapper showed his bonafides as a solo act with his 2020 KOD project, acclaimed by Pitchfork, and expanded his audience with guest appearances on tracks by Shoreline Mafia, Drego & Beno, and more. Though the last two years have been hard, punctuated by Lonnie’s near-death experience (when he shook off three gunshot wounds, including one to the head) and the loss of several close friends including BandGang Paid Will, the rapper emerged from his trials stronger as a man and an artist, determined to support his family by doing what he loves most–making music.
Watch “Helluva Life”: https://youtu.be/7N-BCjqBrOI
Stream Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded : https://pushdistro.lnk.to/Hard2KillReloaded
Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded Tracklist:
1. My Brothers Keeper, Pt. 2
2. Bam Bam
3. Need Ppl Like Me
4. No Fakin
5. Voodoo
6. Drego & Beno
7. Helluva Life
8. Flute
9. 4 Paid & Jizzle ft. BandGang Javar, BandGang Masoe, BandGang Biggs, & The Godfather
10. H2K
11. Rich And Dangerous
12. Bullet Proof
13. Hot ft. EST Gee & The Big Homie
14. Where Is Marshall
15. Marlow
16. Glocks & Choppas ft. Young Nudy
17. HI5 ft. VVS Beezy
18. Gnarley ft. Nhale & IAmTK Peso
19. Snow ft. OhGeesy
20. Lock Jaw
21. Foreva Rollin ft. BIG30
22. Shoulda Got A Verse From Drake ft. OnFully
23. Big Creature
24. Murdah
25. Gate Keeper
Please contact Michelle or Myles for more info.
The Background:
“I got something to prove right now. I feel like my breakout moment hasn’t even come yet,” declares BandGang Lonnie Bands. A forefather of Detroit’s ongoing Rap renaissance, Lonnie has amassed over 100 million video views across dozens of tracks and visuals that stream into the six and seven figures. Introduced as a standout member of the six-man BandGang crew, Lonnie has carried that momentum into collaborations with Shoreline Mafia, ShredGang, and others. However, after a string of mixtapes and albums, the pressures in BandGang Lonnie’s private life affected his stride. “I lost everybody,” he admits of tragedies throughout his family, rap group, and inner circle. Over two years, pain transformed into perseverance. On October 7, BandGang Lonnie Bands emerges with his H2K album. Hard To Kill refuses to retreat. Across 16 songs featuring Young Nudy, BIG30, EST Gee, and others, Lonnie insists his moment has arrived. “Can’t nobody mess with me on this one. This album is coming from the soul.”
Links:
instagram | twitter | apple | spotify | youtube
“Helluva Life”: https://youtu.be/7N-BCjqBrOI
Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded : https://pushdistro.lnk.to/Hard2KillReloaded
“My Brother’s Keeper Pt. 2”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqEPkhzvQZg
“Bam Bam”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEtWe-wmwqI
“Where is Marshall”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpdR6MnIlDU
“Lock Jaw”: https://youtu.be/yuJZ4o9OoSA
“Foreva Rollin” ft. BIG30: https://youtu.be/l12a3SmnErw
Hard 2 Kill: https://push-distro.lnk.to/Hard2Kill
“Glocks & Choppas” ft. Young Nudy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91M-jW_CA4w
“Hot” ft. EST Gee & The Big Homie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9CmoL-EilQ
“Shoulda Got A Feature From Drake” ft. OnFully: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhK9f3UcGPo
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• 02.25.2022

  Ace Hood Taps the Greatness of His ‘M.I.N.D.’ in Triumphant New EP

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Ace Hood Taps the Greatness of His ‘M.I.N.D.’ in Triumphant New EP
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2.25.2022
EP: Ace Hood – M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die)
The Broward County Trailblazer Confronts Personal and Generational Trauma in Righteous Fashion on His Most Introspective Project Yet; the EP Features a Guest Appearance from Killer Mike

The Project:
With his razor sharp wit, unflappable sense of self, and a fresh, focused vision, Ace Hood is captaining his own ship with confidence and clarity. Years of focused introspection and dedicated self-improvement have helped Ace develop a refined ethos, which bleeds through every bar of his new EP, M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die) available now via Hood Nation/Empire.
“The title Memories Inside Never Die represents the moments and experiences that have shaped and molded how I view the world, both good and bad,” says Ace Hood. “If we don’t heal our self-limiting thoughts and beliefs, those memories will never die. Memories that stuck with me the most are the ones where I learned profound lessons or came to a realization about myself–growing up as a dark skin kid, being an average student, my father not being around, all of that brought me great pain. But eventually, I started to challenge my thoughts and beliefs, and developed a better understanding of myself.”
Featuring recent singles like the boldly aspirational, “Glory,” and the glowingly self-assured, “Little Light,” M.I.N.D. marks a fresh, new start for Ace. Enlisting fellow independent veteran and outspoken activist Killer Mike for the project’s sole feature, the project is animated by a clear social message that dissects the mentality required to triumph over personal and generational trauma. Whether he’s celebrating the spoils of his hard-earned self-sovereignty as an artist on tracks like “Living Legend,” or grappling with long-standing structures which serve to deny him that autonomy as a black man on songs like “Free,” M.I.N.D. serves as Ace’s testament to the universal truths found only by looking inward.
Amid a career highlighted by gold and platinum plaques, Top 10 albums, and A-list collaborations, Ace Hood solidified his legend as the first rapper from Broward County, FL, to reach national prominence, paving the way for artists like Kodak Black, YNW Melly (about whom Ace Hood narrated a podcast), and more. This new path was not easily forged for Ace, who made immense personal sacrifices to invest in himself while reinventing his artistry. Ace’s journey to inhabit his new self began with his physical and mental health–he devoted himself to training (he started a supplement brand called Ace Blend to help people realize their gains), meditation, family time, and self-love. Though there were some bumps on his road to self-reliance, Ace always knew he was on the right track. “I am in a space where I’m creating the best music of my life,” says Ace. The success of his 2020 album, Mr. Hood, and its hit single, “We Ball” (75 million streams), have proven that statement, and this year, he’s on a mission to sustain, even grow, his independent empire.
“Knowledge is power,” asserts Ace Hood. “The key is to work together to further each other. I speak on a human level because at some point I, or a loved one, have been affected by the issues I speak about in my rhymes. I believe people need a fearless representation of what these issues look like.”
Stay tuned for much more music and mindfulness from Ace Hood in 2022.
Buy/Stream M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die): https://music.empi.re/mind
M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die) tracklist:
1. Memories Inside Never Die
2. At War
3. Glory
4. Demonstration
5. Love Liberates
6. Free
7. Little Light
8. Greatness ft. Killer Mike
9. Exit 41
10. Wisdom
The Background:
Amid a career highlighted by gold and platinum plaques, Top 10 albums, and A-list collaborations, Ace Hood solidified his legend as the first rapper from Broward County, FL, to reach national prominence, paving the way for artists like Kodak Black, YNW Melly (about whom Ace Hood narrated a podcast with Complex and Spotify), and more. This new path was not easily forged for Ace, who made immense personal sacrifices to invest in himself while reinventing his artistry. Ace’s journey to inhabit his new self began with his physical and mental health–he devoted himself to training (he started a supplement brand called Ace Blend to help people realize their gains), meditation, family time, and self-love. Though there were some bumps on his road to self-reliance, Ace always knew he was on the right track. “I am in a space where I’m creating the best music of my life,” says Ace. The success of his 2020 album, Mr. Hood, and its hit single, “We Ball” (75 million streams), have proven that statement, and this year, he’s on a mission to sustain, even grow, his independent empire.

Please contact Michelle or Myles for more info.
Links:
M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die): https://music.empi.re/mind
“Free”: https://youtu.be/Y_f39gA0paY
M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die) Trailer: https://youtu.be/3toqr2tXn2E
“Glory”: https://music.empi.re/glory
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• 02.25.2022

  Central Cee Shares Highly-Anticipated ’23’ Mixtape & “Straight Back To It” Video

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Central Cee Shares Highly-Anticipated ’23’ Mixtape & “Straight Back To It” Video
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2.25.2022
Central Cee Releases Highly-Anticipated 23 Mixtape, Out Now
The BRIT Award-Nominated Breakout Star Shares the New Video for “Straight Back To It“
With Over 1 Billion Streams in the Past Year Alone and With 4 Hits Currently on the UK Official Charts, the 23-Year-Old Artist Looks to Complete His Journey From Shepherd’s Bush to the Top of the Rap Game

Critical Praise:
“It’s been a busy, busy year for West London’s Central Cee. The rapper’s Wild West mixtape, released in the first half of the year, sent him jetting into the big time and things haven’t really slowed down since. A newly reopened live circuit welcomed Cench with open arms and he’s still found time for collabs with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Fredo, Oh Geesy, Blanco and quite a few more besides.” – Complex
“Gritty street-level drill from magnetic talent” – The Guardian
“Central Cee clearly has the tenacity and notoriety to resonate, while leaving room for allure; it makes his approach to the mic all the more fascinating.” – NME
“The Party-Starting Rapper Injecting Fun into Drill” – Noisey
The Mixtape:
Currently breaking globally in a way no UK rapper has done before, Central Cee’s rise has been exponential. With over 1 billion global streams in the past 12 months, today [February 25th, 2022] the 23-year-old rapper shares his highly anticipated 23 mixtape with the world. A matured and elevated sound, the 15 track project delves deeper into Cench’s mysterious character, sharing some of his most personal moments to date.
Cench kicked off 2022 with “Retail Therapy,” a hard-hitting, jazz-sampling video single (8+ million views), and  “Cold Shoulder,” which explores the realities of Central Cee’s past and the process he’s currently going through. Last week, Cench hit back at the haters with the powerful “Khabib,” which arrived with a stellar visual shot in the mountains of  Snowdonia, Wales. The “Khabib” video racked up more than 4 million YouTube views in just its first week of release, and debuted at #22 on the UK’s Official Charts.
Last night, ahead of the tape’s release, Central Cee shared “Straight Back To It.” A declaration of intent before he broke the unrivaled anticipation for 23, “Straight Back to It” also features a moment of spoken guidance from D Block Europe’s Young Adz.
From the dulcet tones of the romantic “Mrs” to the frank and honest family sentiment of “Lil Bro,” 23 is an inimitable offering; showcasing a breadth of talent and developing sound from Central Cee. A genre-busting project, the tape also reveals brand new music in the form of “Ungrateful,” “Bunda,” “Air BnB,”, “No Pain,” “Terminal 5,” “8 Ball,” “Eurovision,” and “End of The Beginning,” which features UK superstar Dave playing the piano. The continent-spanning, multi-lingual “Eurovision” marks the first time Cench welcomes featured artists to one of his tapes–Rondodasosa, Baby Gang, A2Anti, Morad, Benny Jr, and ASHE 22.
Central Cee is taking over and the 23 mixtape’s arrival is certain to propel him even further on  his unparalleled journey from West London’s Shepherd’s Bush to the ranks of hip-hop’s global elite.
Buy/Stream 23: https://ada.lnk.to/Cench23
Watch “Straight Back To It”: https://ada.lnk.to/StraightBackToIt-Vid
Buy Central Cee merch: https://ada.lnk.to/23-Store
Read Central Cee’s recent cover story in The Face: https://theface.com/music/central-cee-cench-23-mixtape-rap-hip-hop-drill-ybeez-volume4-issue10
23 Tracklist:
1. Khabib
2. Straight Back To It
3. Ungrateful
4. Bunda
5. Retail Therapy
6. Eurovision ft. Rondodasosa, Baby Gang, A2Anti, Morad, Benny Jr, ASHE
7. Cold Shoulder
8. Mrs
9. Air BnB
10. No Pain
11. Terminal 5
12. Obsessed With You
13. 8 Ball
14. Lil Bro
15. End of The Beginning


Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.
The Background:
Central Cee has an undeniable magnetism. On Christmas Day 2021, in the wake of his enormous Pink Pantheress-sampling single “Obsessed With You,”  he released a GRM Daily Duppy (a performance on one of the UK’s most popular street rap platforms), which went on to be the highest charting in history. This year, after a stellar position in 2022’s BBC Sound Poll, Central Cee consequently received an astounding three BRIT Award nominations, for Best New Artist, Best Song, and Best British Hip Hop, Rap, Grime act. Late last year, Central Cee won Best Male Artist and Breakthrough Artist of The Year at the GRM Awards, accolades which add to his already incredible position as Spotify’s Radar Artist and YouTube’s Artist On The Rise, not to mention his recent double gong win at the MOBO Awards for Best Newcomer and Best Drill Act. The young superstar is currently gracing the cover of The Face Magazine, where he reveals the motivations that drive his rapid rise to the top.
Astounding fans and critics alike, CC’s independently released debut mixtape Wild West was the highest selling independent project of 2021 and 2021’s only UK debut project to go Gold. The mixtape landed in the wake of the hugely successful singles “Loading” and “Commitment Issues”, breaking internationally and sending his name reverberating across the globe. Cench has a keen eye for fashion–on his debut tape campaign, Cench collaborated with UK Streetwear brands Corteiz,  and Trapstar on merch lines, both of which sold out within 60 minutes. The 23 mixtape campaign follows on in this vein, with CC releasing his own 23 merch, creating a fan-art led physical edition of the tape, and collaborating with Trapstar on a merch line once again.
With co-signs from The Guardian, Pitchfork, NME, Clash, The Face, Complex, Crack, the late Virgil Abloh and other global music icons, Central Cee is taking over, and the 23 mixtape’s arrival is certain to propel him even further on his unparalleled journey.
Links:
instagram | twitter | youtube | spotify | tiktok
23: https://ada.lnk.to/Cench23
“Straight Back To It”: https://ada.lnk.to/StraightBackToIt-Vid
“Khabib”: https://ada.lnk.to/Khabib / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-wf8Yb5ZCM
“Cold Shoulder”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8efu1VaDk0c
“Retail Therapy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1CbX1k9m5Q
“Commitment Issues”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbHGtGSwoGA
Wild West: https://ada.lnk.to/Wild-West
“Loading”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ok-i3uGXkM
“Day In The Life”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq2JJf7jB00
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• 02.25.2022

  Dro Kenji Ducks Demons in His Dream World in “USED2KNOW” Video

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Dro Kenji Ducks Demons in His Dream World in “USED2KNOW” Video
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2.24.2022
Video: Dro Kenji – “USED2KNOW“
The Internet Money & MiraTouch Golden Child Keeps Malicious Memories at Bay in Latest Video from Debut Album WITH OR WITHOUT YOU

Critical Praise:
“South Carolina rock-infused rapper Dro Kenji has been on a tear since last August when he received a call from the Internet Money team. Releasing project after project, Kenji has been showcasing his impressive vocals and emotion-filled lyrics. With his newest project, “F*CK YOUR FEELINGS”, we see Kenji’s most confident and cohesive work.” – Earmilk
“Once he selects a beat, the melodies and lyrics flood over him like an epiphany. The result is raw and heart-sinking music, meant to be a guiding light to fans.” – Audiomack
The Video:
In the past year, Dro Kenji has established himself as a wordsmith, a master of melodies, a star on the rise, and most recently, a world builder. His music videos feel less like a production put together to showcase a song, but rather, an opportunity to step into Dro Kenji’s universe and experience those songs in their natural habitat. After growing organically into a fan favorite since Kenji performed the track continuously on tour prior to its release on his debut album, WITH OR WITHOUT YOU, today, Dro Kenji shares the music video for project highlight, “USED2KNOW.” The track, a fast-paced foray into a painful relationship, showcases Kenji’s mellifluous melodies as he postulates how his once-open heart became a broken one.
The Aylo-directed video for “USED2KNOW” builds on the dreamlike world deep inside Dro Kenji’s mind that he first offered a look into on “VANISH,” and later expanded with “FINDERS KEEPERS,” ft. Internet Money and Scorey. As Kenji takes mental inventory of his plentiful pain and replete remedies, he makes sure to look over his shoulder as demons of malicious memories lurk in his wake, though they never make contact as Dro Kenji’s past seems as weighed down by him as he is by it.
WITH OR WITHOUT YOU arrived after a banner year for the young artist, which saw him embark on his first headlining national tour, which he wrapped up with a performance at Rolling Loud California. 2021 also saw Kenji release two new mixtapes, including EAT YOUR HEART OUT, this past spring, featuring “KILL CUPID” ft. $NOT (13+ million Spotify streams), which received an animated video, and the early summer’s F*CK YOUR FEELINGS, which saw the rapper flex and reflect over 16 tracks of expansive Internet Money production, and features highlights like “SUPERSTAR” and “TRANCE.”
Never one to rest on his laurels, Dro Kenji is only just starting his rise. Stay tuned for much more from the prolific artist as he continues his ascent to the highest echelons of the rap game.
Watch “USED2KNOW”: https://youtu.be/Ih7DEc82myw
Buy/Stream WITH OR WITHOUT YOU: https://DroKenji.lnk.to/WITHORWITHOUTYOU
WITH OR WITHOUT YOU tracklist:
1. PUSH2START
2. VANISH
3. TIGHTROPE
4. BOTTLE 4 BOTTLE
5. NEED YOU RIGHT NOW ft. HIGHWAY
6. DISASTER
7. USED2KNOW
8. FINDERS KEEPERS ft. Scorey & Internet Money
9. PRISON IN MY HEAD
10. SEE MY REASON
11. MOVING ON
12. OUR TOXINS
13. AUTOPILOT
14. NOT THE HALF OF IT
15. MORE THAN EVER

Photo credit: Daniel Prakopcyk
Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.
The Background:
Dro Kenji’s rise is a testament to the power of the internet. Last year, the 19-year-old artist was a senior in high school in South Carolina, releasing a string of captivating singles and mixtapes on his SoundCloud. Now, he’s preparing to release his debut album on Mira Touch/ Internet Money Records/ 10K Projects, collaborating closely with the label’s team of platinum-certified producers, and hoping to earn some plaques of his own. A true child of the digital age, raised on video games and the lo-fi sounds of rap’s online underground, he has a remarkable ability to capture both the apathy and aspiration of his generation in his songs and a spellbinding voice with which to tell these stories.
View his full bio at audibletreats.com/dro-kenji
Links:
official site | twitter | instagram | facebook | youtube | soundcloud
“USED2KNOW”: https://youtu.be/Ih7DEc82myw
“FINDERS KEEPERS” ft. Internet Money & Scorey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ3aMQGPE4k / https://drokenji.lnk.to/FINDERSKEEPERS
WITH OR WITHOUT YOU: https://DroKenji.lnk.to/WITHORWITHOUTYOU
“VANISH”: https://drokenji.lnk.to/vanish
“I’M RICH NOW B**CH”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLBJEkiRci8
“KILL CUPID” ft. $NOT: https://youtu.be/mm2CcEC895U
F*CK YOUR FEELINGS: https://DroKenji.lnk.to/fyf
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• 02.25.2022

  “BIG WOOS” DUSTY LOCANE & Rah Swish Make Big Moves in New Video

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“BIG WOOS” DUSTY LOCANE & Rah Swish Make Big Moves in New Video
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2.24.2022
Video: DUSTY LOCANE – “BIG WOOS” ft. Rah Swish
The Canarsie Native Smooth Talks a Treesh and WOO-Walks to the Breesh in Latest Video from Debut Album, UNTAMED

Critical Praise:
“A rumbling voice that could be picked up on a seismograph” – Pitchfork
“He’s going to be a force to be reckoned with, and he knows it.” – Lyrical Lemonade
“…hard-hitting rhymes that will surely be heard blaring over car stereos in Brooklyn.” – HotNewHipHop
The Video:
After an explosive breakout year in 2021, DUSTY LOCANE is showing no signs of slowing his rolling and controlling. With the composure of a capo, a roaring rasp that resonates bone-deep, and nothing but momentum on the ascent, DUSTY returns with the new music video for “BIG WOOS.” With a slick assist from fellow BK native Rah Swish, the thunderous standout from DUSTY’S debut album, UNTAMED, serves as a veritable State of the State of Brooklyn Drill address, and rest assured, the borough’s still booming as ever with DUSTY at the helm.
Kicked off by a dedication to fellow Canarsie natives, the late legend Pop Smoke and T. Dott Woo, who tragically passed away just weeks ago, the Nimi Hendrix-directed video is a celebration of life in the truest sense, which sees DUSTY and company mobbing out and living it up like everyday is WOO Wednesday. In a sea of black puffer jackets, signaling wintertime in NYC, DUSTY shines through the crowd, and not just from the iced-out watches adorned on each of his wrists. With the gang behind him and good vibes all around, DUSTY is clearly in his element with all his essentials at hand, listing them off as he raps, “Big breesh, big Woos/Freak treesh, big blues/AP, big jewels.”
Following the seductive Yung Bleu-featuring “WHAT YOU NEED” (1.6 million views) and the high-octane “REWIND,” released last week, “BIG WOOS” is the latest video from UNTAMED, which capped off a massive 2021 for the 22-year-old artist. In December, DUSTY joined the exclusive ranks of artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Coi Leray, Pooh Shiesty, and many more, by being welcomed into the #RIAAClassOf2021 for receiving his first GOLD certification this year with his debut single, “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN FREESTYLE,” which racked up over 200 million combined streams. The EMPIRE artist struck gold again with “Rolando (Caught In The Rain)” (73 million Spotify streams) and  “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN PT. 2 (PICTURE ME),” which generated well over 150k video creations on TikTok.
Watch “BIG WOOS” ft. Rah Swish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc4JUR5Ph-Y
Buy/Stream UNTAMED: https://music.empi.re/untamed
UNTAMED Tracklist:
1. CHANGE YOU
2. ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN FREESTYLE
3. RUMBLE
4. MISFIT ft. OBN Jay
5. ICED OUT
6. DEADLY
7. FLOSS STATE OF MIND
8. CHEAT CODE
9. 5TH CLOCC FINEST ft. 3Kizzy
10. WHAT YOU NEED ft. Yung Bleu
11. ROLANDO (Caught In The Rain)
12. ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN PT. 2 (PICTURE ME)
13. BEST FRIEND ft. 8ANDITT
14. EDEN ROCC
15. A DAY ON THE FIFTH
16. REWIND
17. GET MONEY
18. BIG WOOS ft. Rah Swish
19. CLICC CLACC ft. KG MORE BREESH
20. CANES WORLD
Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.
The Background:
“It was all in front of me; I just had to go get it,” DUSTY LOCANE says at the beginning of his viral drill heater, “Rolando (Caught In The Rain).” That’s an understatement: less than a year after he started rapping, the gruff-voiced, baby-faced Brooklyn spitter has experienced one of the most meteoric rises in recent rap history. He’s only released three songs, and he’s already a star: his breakout song “R60LLXN N CONTROLLIN” went viral instantly, and its follow-up “Rolando” garnered 1 million video plays and 1 million streams in its first week. The world is closely watching Dusty, and he’s ready to deliver.
Links:
instagram | twitter | youtube | spotify
“BIG WOOS” ft. Rah Swish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc4JUR5Ph-Y
“REWIND”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phyPg2-g6IA
“WHAT YOU NEED”: https://youtu.be/Hi2le5fnQWs
UNTAMED: https://music.empi.re/untamed
“CANES WORLD”: https://music.empi.re/canesworld
“Best Friend” ft. 8ANDITT: https://music.empi.re/bestfriend / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1ZgFI53hAk
“ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN Pt. 2 (Picture Me)”: https://music.empi.re/rollinnpt2 / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaSSZYz_GrU
“Move Doley” ft. OnPointLikeOP: https://youtu.be/dpzKPNP9U3Y / https://music.empi.re/movedoley
“Rumble”: https://music.empi.re/rumble / https://youtu.be/dpzKPNP9U3Y
“Intro 2 Me Pt. 1”: https://music.empi.re/intro2me
“Rolando (Caught In The Rain)”: https://music.empi.re/rolando
“ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaNL4YI3wt4
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• 02.23.2022

  Ace Hood Yearns For Liberation in Heart-Wrenching “Free” Video

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Ace Hood Yearns For Liberation in Heart-Wrenching “Free” Video
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Video: Ace Hood – “Free“
Ace Hood Dreams of a World Free from Racism and Hardship in the Latest Video from M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die) EP, Out Friday 2/25

The Video:
Making his name with invigorating turn-up anthems before choosing a new path, Ace Hood is determined to use his insight and his influence to help people like him. In his new video “Free,” Ace examines some common hardships faced by Black men, and dreams of a way the world could be different. Using an addictive, conversationally melodic flow over a whirring synth beat and stadium-sized percussion, Ace astutely summarizes a litany of problems–from gun violence, to police brutality, to poverty and hunger–and empathizes with those less fortunate than he: “You can’t save me from my darkness/You can’t save me from myself/In this world one can become heartless/When your skin tone makes you a target/I just wanna be free.”
“Being free to me is living in an unconditional space rather than the conditional state,” says Ace Hood. “To me, freedom is the mastering and understanding of self. To not be bound by any label.”
Directed by Alex Heider of Good Boy Films, the video for “Free” positions Ace as a fly on the wall as three individuals experience situations that test their character: Police assault a young Black man–wielding nothing but a cell phone–as he takes a break from his shift at work,  a Black man on a date with a white woman resists the impulse to commit violence when two suspicious bar patrons accost him, and a young child painfully witnesses his loving mother in an abusive relationship. Ace dons a white priestly raiment and welcomes the three characters to a world where they can finally be free.
“We all struggle with understanding ourselves and we all process things very differently, but it’s important to remember that we are not our experiences,” says Ace about his new video. “These things happen to us so we can learn to feel, adapt, and rise above. Hopefully, those lessons can help us create and model the change we would like to see in the world. In the ‘Free’ video, I lay down on the test table as the old me and rise as the new. This is me recharging and shifting into a higher form of myself, but as that happens, I start to experience traumatic memories that are subconsciously happening in my mind.”
“Free” is a highlight track from M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die), a new EP. Featuring recent singles like the boldly aspirational, “Glory,” and the glowingly self-assured, “Little Light,” M.I.N.D. marks a fresh, new start for Ace, with lyrics that reflect the mentality required to confront personal and generational trauma. A ten-track effort filled with thought-provoking subject matter and inventive flows, M.I.N.D. serves as Ace’s testament to the universal truths found only by looking inward. As revealed in a trailer that Ace released last week, M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die) EP arrives this Friday, February 25th, via Hood Nation/EMPIRE.
Watch “Free”: https://youtu.be/Y_f39gA0paY
Pre-save M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die): https://music.empi.re/mind
M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die) tracklist:
1. Memories Inside Never Die
2. At War
3. Glory
4. Demonstration
5. Love Liberates
6. Free
7. Little Light
8. Greatness
9. Exit 41
10. Wisdom

Please contact Michelle or Myles for more info.
The Background
Amid a career highlighted by gold and platinum plaques, Top 10 albums, and A-list collaborations, Ace Hood solidified his legend as the first rapper from Broward County, FL, to reach national prominence, paving the way for artists like Kodak Black, YNW Melly (about whom Ace Hood narrated a podcast with Complex and Spotify), and more. This new path was not easily forged for Ace, who made immense personal sacrifices to invest in himself while reinventing his artistry. Ace’s journey to inhabit his new self began with his physical and mental health–he devoted himself to training (he started a supplement brand called Ace Blend to help people realize their gains), meditation, family time, and self-love. Though there were some bumps on his road to self-reliance, Ace always knew he was on the right track. “I am in a space where I’m creating the best music of my life,” says Ace. The success of his 2020 album, Mr. Hood,  and its hit single, “We Ball” (75 million streams), have proven that statement, and this year, he’s on a mission to sustain, even grow, his independent empire.
Links:
linktree | instagram | twitter | facebook | youtube | spotify | tiktok | soundcloud
“Free”: https://youtu.be/Y_f39gA0paY
M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die) Trailer: https://youtu.be/3toqr2tXn2E
“Glory”: https://music.empi.re/glory
“Little Light”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5fDabveOa4
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• 02.23.2022

  Dre’s Halftime, Phoebe’s “Motion Sickness,” and More from Music on TikTok

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Dre’s Halftime, Phoebe’s “Motion Sickness,” and More from Music on TikTok
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TikTok Treats, Week of February 21st
Creators Show Love to Dr. Dre & 50 Cent After a Halftime for the Ages, Reveal the Dynamics Behind Their Favorite Duos, and More


The News:
Each week, the TikTok Treats newsletter gives a snapshot of the state of music on TikTok, touching on trending hits, emerging artists, superstar moves, ascendant memes, and much more. Take a look at the diverse group of artists and songs that have been making noise on the platform in recent days:
• Super Bowl LVI was a historical moment for both the Los Angeles Rams and for hip-hop, the latter of which took center stage during the first-ever predominantly hip-hop Halftime Show. After the star-studded halftime performance, which notably featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and 50 Cent, the TikTok community took a moment to show appreciation for those artists’ timeless hits, Dre’s 1999 hit “The Next Episode” ft. Snoop Dogg and 50’s 2003 classic “In Da Club.” Boasting over 103K creations, Dre’s upbeat banger inspired creators to show their love for L.A.’s street culture. While some LA natives showed off their best SoCal-specific dances, others displayed their West Coast-style lip liner look and blue bandana-themed nails. With over 99K creations, 50’s “In Da Club” inspired creators to hilariously reenact the upside-down rap scene using their exercise equipment, tree branches, and their beds.
• Phoebe Bridgers is a master of emotional devastation, and “Motion Sickness” might be her most devastating song to date. The tuneful–and extremely sad–indie rock anthem is having a moment on TikTok, with over 85k creations across multiple sounds, on the back of a trend that encourages creators to take a look at their lives through the lens of their past selves. Influential creators like Halsey, JoJo Siwa, and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins have done their own versions of the trend, but the one that has people most excited is a video from Guy Fieri, The Mayor of Flavortown, himself.
• Hip-Hop was the most popular genre on TikTok yet again in 2021, with sub-genres like Brooklyn drill and SoCal jerk having moments in the sun. This week, rap fans on TikTok have fallen in love with Plugg, an underground trap music subgenre., Leading the current Plugg renaissance is rising rapper iayze’s (pronounced ‘Jace’), and his trending track “556 (Green Tip).” Creators can’t get enough of the track’s booming bass and catchy lyrics, with even iayze himself taking to his account to promote the new video for the song last week. With over 98.3K creations, the sound is fitting for creators who can only wait so long to text their partner back, who want to stay oblivious to their significant other’s possible infidelity, and who are in shock that someone carried out a nice gesture and bought everything on their apartment wishlist.
• The TikTok community excels at spotting unexpected connections in life and pop culture. Inspired by Valee and Jeremih’s “Womp Womp,” creators are highlighting some of the best duos in their lives. Garnering over 132K creations to date, the remixed version of the2018 song finds creators pointing out their similarities and differences amongst their loved ones and revealing what makes them connect. The likely and unlikely pairs include tattoo lovers highlighting their mutually beneficial friendship with a tattoo artist, night owls and early birds dating, and finding funny commonalities between a bag of chips and their lungs. Like the soft-spoken rapper Valee and the expressive singer Jeremih, “Womp Womp” helps TikTok prove that sometimes opposites attract.
• Nicky Youre scored a hit with his first single “Sex and Lemonade” in 2020, but thanks to TikTok, his new single “Sunroof,” created with producer dazy, is poised to take over the charts. In October 2021, the young singer-songwriter started to tease “Sunroof,” giving TikTok users a sneak peek at his buoyant new pop single. He revealed that he wrote the song for his girlfriend, who shared her initial reaction on TikTok, and as he continued to tease the song, fans grew more and more impatient for its official release. Nicky acquiesced, moving the song’s release date up one month from early January to early December. Now, the song has over 920k video creations, powered by a trend in which TikTok creators show off their own unparalleled music tastes (Nicky helped fuel participation in this trend on his own page). With over 20 million streams on Spotify, and an impossibly catchy “la dee da” chorus, Nicky Youre & dazy seem intent on making sure that summer comes early on TikTok and beyond.
• Rising rapper and avid TikTok creator JELEEL’s track “DIVE IN!” is a hyperactive turn-up anthem and creators are matching the energy of the track. JELEEL’s pitched vocals paired with the song’s EDM-inspired, booming production have inspired a wave of high-energy creations from TikTok users in recent days. Garnering over 34K creations, “DIVE IN” is is the go-to soundtrack for those who want to show off their siblings and those who want to show off their dance moves. In one of his many creations under the sound, JELEEL used the sound to display his glow up from awkward pre-teen years to his new chiseled physique.
• Later today, at 5pm PT/8pm ET, TikTok partners with iHeartRadio for iHeart Living Black!, a TikTok LIVE event celebrating Black Music on TikTok and beyond. Hosted by DJ Envy, the show will include an all-star lineup of performances from A-List talent including Lizzo, Big Sean, H.E.R., Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo, and Ari Lennox, and will feature special appearances from Saweetie, radio personalities like Charlamagne and Angela Yee, actress Niecy Nash, and many more. Tune in @ 5pm PT/8pm ET on @iheartradio to view iHeartLivingBlack and help celebrate the culture.
Earlier this afternoon, TikTok announced a new partnership with the National Hockey League, which includes a series of TikTok Tailgates at select NHL games, including this weekend’s Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series in Nashville and the Tim Horton’s NHL Heritage Classic in Hamilton, Ontario, occurring on March 13th. The first NHL TikTok Tailgate occurs on February 26th and feature Walker Hayes, the hitmaker behind TikTok-fueled smash “Fancy Like,” Walker’s performance will be exclusively broadcast LIVE on TikTok, and only will be able to be viewed by event ticket-holders and viewers on the app. Tune in to @NHL on February 26th at 5:30pm ET/2:30pm PT to watch Walker get fancy LIVE.
Check TikTok’s newsroom for more noteworthy stories: newsroom.tiktok.com


For more info, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Kerry Harrison, Destiny Riley, T’Keyah Hayes, Audible Treats
Leah Linder, TikTok
The Background:
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Their mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.
TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Links:
TikTok’s Newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us
Check out previous editions of TikTok Treats, a weekly newsletter about the most interesting music happenings on TikTok:
Becky & Karol G, Madonna, and Nelly Furtado Highlight the Week in Music on TikTok
“Pushin P,” Papa Roach, “Pompeii” and More Music Trends from TikTok
We Need to Talk About “Bruno,” And Other TikTok Music Trends
TikTok Rings In The New Year with Bad Bunny, Drill Remixes, and R&B Hits
Christmas Songs, Squid Game Remixes, and More TikTok Music Stories
For Your TikTok Turkey Day Soundtrack: Taylor Swift, Regina Spektor, and More
Taylor Swift Turns TikTok ‘Red,’ ‘Tis Mariah Carey’s Season, Lady Gaga Makes A Grand Arrival & More
On TikTok: U2 Closes Out #Rocktober as Kanye West and Afropop Lead New Trends
Led Zeppelin Joins TikTok, While Adele and Luke Combs Spark New Trends
Dwayne Johnson, George Michael, and Jack Stauber Inspire New TikTok Trends
On TikTok: A Bee Gees Remix, A Very Juggalo Halloween, and Some Rising Hitmakers
Rosalía, Coi Leray, and MCR Highlight the Week in TikTok Music
Balvin, Doja, and Mariah Lead a Star-Studded Week on TikTok
Sam Smith, Ciara and Breakout PinkPantheress Highlight the Week on TikTok
Lizzo Starts “Rumors,” bbno$ Eats “edamame,” and More Hip-Hop TikTok Stories
#AltTikTok, Alt-J, and All-Time Rap Classics Define Music on TikTok This Week
Cats, Babies, & Vietnamese Techno Highlight the Week in TikTok Music
On TikTok: Normani, Reba, and a Gas Station Star
The Kid Laroi Meets Bieber, Drake Runs Thru The 6, and More From TikTok
BIA Meets Nicki, Stromae Slows Down, and More TikTok Trends
On TikTok: Music Trends Inspired by Kanye, Young Nudy, and…Meryl Streep?
Avril Lavigne, Bo Burnham, and Gucci Mane Lead The Week in TikTok Trends
TikTok Summer Madness: Lorde Leads a Pack of New Trending Songs
Swae Lee, WILLOW, Mitski & More Inspire Trends on TikTok
Only On TikTok: Lil Durk & City Girls Trend Alongside…The Backyardigans?
On TikTok: BTS Army Takes Over, Carti Demands Silence, and Fans Anticipate F9
Olivia Rodrigo Catches Fire, Miguel Helps Users Catch Feelings, and More TikTok Stories
Saweetie, Calvin Harris, and Bella Poarch Highlight The Week in TikTok
Another One? DJ Khaled, Lizzo, and More Make the Week in TikTok
Doja Cat, Little Simz, and El Alfa Inspire TikTok Trends
Britney Spears, Chloe Bailey, and Diplo Make Waves on TikTok
Dua Lipa, Drake, and Bell Biv DeVoe Make Waves on TikTok
DMX Gets His Flowers, Silk Sonic Reaches #1, and More TikTok Stories
TikTok Unveils Music-Powered Filters, Lil Nas X Debuts At #1, and More TikTok Stories
Bieber Tops The Charts, Young Thug Premieres New Music, and More TikTok Stories
Demi Lovato Kicks Off TikTok’s New Livestream Series Headstream
Rock Music Thrives on TikTok, Just Ask Yungblud, Beach Bunny, and More
Shania Hops On Board, Kid Cudi Tosses and Turns, and More TikTok Stories
On TikTok: Kali Uchis and Coi Leray Hit the Charts as Bobby Shmurda Comes Home
Rihanna, Brent Faiyaz, and Giveon Lead TikTok’s R&B Moment
T-Pain, Hyperpop, and Anti-Valentine’s Anthems Take TikTok By Storm
Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories
Black History Month Kicks Off, Mark Ronson Duets, and More Music Stories From TikTok
Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories
Dave Grohl, Migos, Miley, and More Happenings on TikTok
This Week on TikTok: Olivia Rodrigo Hits #1 as Memes & Mashups Flourish
New Year, New TikTok Trends: Alicia Keys, Remembering MF DOOM & More
Paul McCartney, Holiday Celebrations, and New Year’s Eve Live on TikTok
TikTok Releases First U.S. Music Report: Here Are Some Key Insights
How TikTok’s Top 10 Songs of 2020 Impacted the Industry
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• 02.23.2022

  Pi’erre Bourne’s SossHouse Releases New Line of Merch

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Pi’erre Bourne’s SossHouse Releases New Line of Merch
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SossHouse Releases Second Official Line of Merch, Designed by Aj Bourne With Input From SH Founder/CEO Pi’erre Bourne
Featuring Brand New Designs That Reimagine the Label’s Logo, the New Line of Merch Provides a Glimpse Into the Mind of Label Founder Pi’erre Bourne

The Merch:
Pi’erre Bourne is known for his mind-bending beats, but true heads know that music isn’t the only creative discipline that he’s mastered. Today, Bourne’s label SossHouse releases a new line of merch, only the second official merch drop in the label’s history. Designed by Aj Bourne, the label’s creative director, the new collection features multiple t-shirt designs and two hoodie designs, each providing a unique take on the label’s logo–some designs take inspiration from collegiate athletics, while others use a more minimalist approach. The diverse, yet cohesive designs provide insight into Pi’erre Bourne’s creative process.
“Me and Pi’erre both love art,” says Aj Bourne. “Pi’erre draws a lot. He’ll sketch a rough idea and present it to me and we’ll work on developing the sketch into album art or a clothing design together.”
Founded in 2012 by Pi’erre Bourne, SossHouse is a boutique record label with a roster full of promising young artists, including Chavo, Sharc, Jelly, Kura, J Billz, and more. Just last week, Spartanburg, South Carolina’s J Billz made noise with “Everywhere We Go,” a Pi’erre Bourne-produced banger that The FADER named one of the 10 Songs You Need In Your Life This Week. Earlier, Detroit-born newcomer Kura connected with Pi’erre for “Hold It Up,” which has over 210k Spotify streams in just three weeks.
The two new singles by J Billz and Kura herald a massive 2022 for SossHouse, marked by a new project from Jelly expected this Spring, an upcoming collaboration between Pi’erre Bourne and Juicy J, and an upcoming tour by Pi’erre, with official dates to be announced soon.
Buy SossHouse merch: https://www.sosshouse.com/
Watch J Billz – “Everywhere We Go” (Prod. by Pi’erre Bourne): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwqdHWfFgcA
Watch Kura – “Hold It Up” (Prod. by Pi’erre Bourne): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbdQTomsuFA

Credit: Cian Moore
Please contact Michelle, Kerry, or T’Keyah for more info.
The Background:
Pi’erre Bourne is one of the most innovative forces in the rap game today – an acclaimed producer, engineer, artist, and label CEO. He’s produced Billboard Hot 100 hits like Playboi Carti’s double-platinum smash “Magnolia,” topped Billboard’s Hot 100 Producer chart working with Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake, and eventually became a GRAMMY® Award winning producer on Kanye West’s Jesus Is King. Praised by Complex for “redefining trap music,” the 28-year-old artist/producer brings his creative integrity to a lo-fi yet high-energy sound that’s emotionally powerful and entirely unpredictable. Outside of his award-winning work as a producer for some of today’s hottest hip-hop artists, Pi’erre is also taking his own artistry to new heights with the drop of his long-awaited, critically acclaimed album The Life of Pi’erre 5, which was released through his own label, SossHouse and Interscope Records, and written, produced, engineered, and arranged all on his own with uncompromising originality. In December 2021, Pi’erre teamed up with producer TM88 for Yo!88, a new collaborative project out via Capitol Records / Taylor Gang / Interscope Records / SossHouse.
Links:
SossHouse: official site | instagram
Pi’erre Bourne: official site | instagram | twitter | facebook | youtube | soundcloud
Buy SossHouse merch: sosshouse.com
J Billz – “Everywhere We Go” (Prod. by Pi’erre Bourne): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwqdHWfFgcA
Kura – “Hold It Up” (Prod. by Pi’erre Bourne): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbdQTomsuFA
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• 02.23.2022

  Xavier Wulf Announces “Midnight Club Tour – Dub Edition,” Drops Visual for “Hoonigan”

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Xavier Wulf Announces “Midnight Club Tour – Dub Edition,” Drops Visual for “Hoonigan”
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Xavier Wulf Gears Up for Nationwide “Midnight Club Tour – Dub Edition,” Kicking Off in April
The Hollow Squad Headliner Burns Rubber in New “Hoonigan” Video
The Underground Innovator Drops off the New Video for GARAGE PUNK EP Highlight, As the Memphis Native Gets Road-Ready for a Nationwide Headlining Tour

The Announcement:
Memphis underground king Xavier Wulf keeps his massive fanbase salivating with his high-octane live performances. With as much gas in his tank as ever, the influential artist sits patiently at the starting line as he announces “The Midnight Club Tour – Dub Edition.” Kicking off in Cambridge, MA, on April 14th, and wrapping up in San Diego, CA, on June 19th, the 29-date tour will feature high-energy performances of songs from Xavier’s recent GARAGE PUNK EP, a collaboration with Hollow Squad producer Quintin Lamb. Featuring support from from Eddy Baker, Idontknowjeffery, and Mikey Rotten, “The Midnight Club Tour – Dub Edition” promises to deliver every bit of energy of Xavier’s punk-rap ethos has to offer, as he promised on GARAGE PUNK EP, rapping, “I’m at the venue, tryna situate my set list/I pour a cup, then I toast to the mosh pit.”
Alongside the tour announcement, Xavier Wulf releases the new video for “Hoonigan,” the standout intro track from GARAGE PUNK EP. The clip sees Xavier in his automotive element, competing in a nitrous-fueled decathlon with events like drag racing, drifting, doing donuts, and executing the highly-coveted “triple-park.” With a tank that’s never empty and a motor that’s always running, “Hoonigan” shows that, even standing on his own, Xavier Wulf is a one-man demolition derby.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, and deeply steeped in his home city’s musical tradition, Xavier Wulf had a hand in nearly every major underground rap movement in the past decade. Wulf was one of the first rappers to build a following on SoundCloud, helping make the platform the go-to for aspiring rappers and establishing it as a hub of hip-hop innovation. Throughout his career, Wulf has criss-crossed the invisible line between underground and mainstream, racking up hundreds of millions of streams, and playing to sold out crowds across the country.
Pushing his sound forward with every release, Xavier Wulf is not even close to finished with his artistic journey. Stay tuned this year for more videos, an upcoming tour, and of course, plenty of new music.
Buy Tickets for “The Midnight Club Tour – Dub Edition”: http://midnightclubtour.com
Watch “Hoonigan”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoYaJZAVnK0
Buy/Stream GARAGE PUNK: http://ffm.to/garagepunk
Buy Xavier Wulf merch, including the new GARAGE PUNK items: https://moonstonecove.com
 

Please contact Michelle and Kevin for more info.
The Background:
Xavier Wulf is a man possessed. When he has a dream or sets a goal, it consumes him. When he hears a beat, it takes over his body, commanding him to speak, shout, and let out the rage. As an artist and a person, he is quite literally driven by something beyond himself — maybe that’s a little on the nose for a rapper known for his deep love of street racing and drifting, but it’s also an apt description for his process. When Xavier clicks with an instrumental, he closes his eyes, puts the lyrical pedal to the floor, and lets it all out, following whatever road feels right. Xavier Wulf will soon embark upon the “Midnight Club Tour – Dub Edition,” starting this April.
Links:
instagram | twitter | facebook | tiktok | youtube | soundcloud | spotify | apple
Buy Tickets for “The Midnight Club Tour – Dub Edition”: http://midnightclubtour.com
“Hoonigan”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoYaJZAVnK0
“Pressure Gauge”: https://youtu.be/wLOBUrG6Rx4
“TOP DEAD CENTER”: https://youtu.be/X5iaGAhtRAI
GARAGE PUNK: http://ffm.to/garagepunk
“SILVER FANG WULF”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUaIuRxNB6Q
RUDE DOG: https://music.empi.re/rudedog
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• 02.23.2022

  PRE’s Joddy Badass and SNUPE BANDZ Get Seductive in “I Like” Video from LLD

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PRE’s Joddy Badass and SNUPE BANDZ Get Seductive in “I Like” Video from LLD
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Video: Joddy Badass – “I Like” ft. SNUPE BANDZ
Handpicked by Young Dolph for His Paper Route Empire Label, Joddy and SNUPE Get Familiar in the Video for Their Duet from Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph

The Video:
Young Dolph assembled a diverse and talented roster to help build his Paper Route Empire. Two of his most talented signees, Joddy Badass and SNUPE BANDZ, show off their skills in “I Like,” a duet from the recent Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph compilation. A two-hander complete with gentle guitars and snapping percussion, “I Like” finds both the New York-born Joddy and the Memphis native SNUPE revealing what they want from a romantic partner: “Sh*t is different/I love it that you’re self sufficient/So I’m persisent,” lilts Joddy, while SNUPE says “I like an independent b*tch/She know how to pop her sh*t.” In the video, Joddy relaxes in her all-pink-everything bedroom, luxuriating on her feathered bedspread and showing off her jewels as she daydreams about her ideal man, while SNUPE kicks back and rolls up with his main squeeze.
SNUPE and Joddy’s duet further establishes the two rappers as major players in the future of PRE and the rap game as a whole. A native of Brooklyn, Joddy previously impressed with her single “333“ from the 2021 PRE compilation PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi. Meanwhile, SNUPE BANDZ is one of the hottest newcomers in the Memphis scene, making his name with the Young Dolph and Key Glock collaboration “Blu Boyz” and the solo street hit “Remember“ (863k YouTube views). Joddy is currently preparing her upcoming Who TF Is Joddy? mixtape, while SNUPE plans to connect with labelmate Paper Route Woo for Boyz In The Hood, coming later in 2022.
Released in late January, Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph features contributions from almost every artist on the label, from rising stars like Key Glock to relative newcomers like Paper Route Woo. Spanning 8 tracks, the project points to a bright future for the label that the King of Memphis built from the ground up. The project is home to “Proud,” a moving and defiant new single from Key Glock, which earned over 4 million views in its first 3 days of release and garnered praise from The New York Times, among others, and “Love For Me,” featuring a new verse from Young Dolph. With additional appearances from standouts like Kenny Muney and SNUPE BANDZ, as well as Brooklyn’s Joddy Badass and Chicago’s ChiTana, who point to the diversified vision Dolph developed for PRE that extends beyond his hometown, Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph is available everywhere via Paper Route Empire, and will soon be available to purchase on vinyl.
Watch Joddy Badass – “I Like” ft. SNUPE BANDZ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMZrwPCr7R4
Buy/Stream Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph: https://music.empi.re/longliveyoungdolph
Pre-order Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph vinyl: https://officialyoungdolphstore.smsb.co/2Gesji
Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph tracklist:
1. Long Live Dolph (Jay Fizzle)
2. Role Model (Role Model)
3. In Dolph We Trust (Big Moochie Grape)
4. Proud (Key Glock)
5. Fully Equipt (PRE Woo)
6. I Like (Joddy ft. Snupe Bandz)
7. Love For Me (CHITANA ft. Young Dolph)
8. I Know Why (Snupe Bandz)
Coming soon from Paper Route Empire:
• Kenny Muney – Time is Muney (February 11th)
• Key Glock – Yellow Tape 2 (Deluxe) (March 4th)
Coming in 2022:
• Snupe Bandz & Paper Route Woo – Boyz in the Hood (release date TBA)
• Big Moochie Grape – East Haiti Baby (release date TBA)
• Jay Fizzle – DonnaFizzle (release date TBA)
• Young Dolph – Paper Route Frank (release date TBA)
• Joddy Badass – Who TF is Joddy (release date TBA)
• Bigg Unccc – Rich Young Villain (release date TBA)
• Chitana – TBD title (release date TBA)

Please contact Michelle or Kerry for more info.
Links:
Joddy Badass: instagram | youtube | spotify
SNUPE BANDZ: instagram | youtube | spotify
Joddy Badass ft. SNUPE BANDZ – “I Like”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMZrwPCr7R4
Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph: https://music.empi.re/longliveyoungdolph
PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi: https://music.empi.re/preilluminati
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• 02.23.2022

  DC The Don is a Fugitive and Victim in “Live From The Gutta!” Video

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DC The Don is a Fugitive and Victim in “Live From The Gutta!” Video
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2.21.2022
Video: DC The Don – “Live From The Gutta!“
“Live From The Gutta!” is the Opening Song From My Own Worst Enemy, DC’s New Album, Which Dramatizes His Inner Conflict in the Form of a Struggle Between the Sensitive RAG3 KIDD and the Demonic DONNY

Critical Praise:
“Not only can he sing with so much emotion behind his words, but he also knows how to masterfully rap as well as switch up his cadences constantly, always keeping you guessing about what he’s going to do next.” – Lyrical Lemonade
“Los Angeles by way of Milwaukee’s DC The Don is part rapper, part rockstar, excelling in the melodic and riotous lane popularized by cult heroes like Lil Uzi Vert and Trippie Redd.” – Audiomack
The Video:
DC The Don explores his inner conflict on his new album My Own Worst Enemy, his split personalities personified by the sensitive, black-haired RAG3 KIDD and the demonic, red-haired DONNY. Telling a story about the violent conflict between DONNY and RAG3 KIDD, DC The Don plays both roles in the video for “Live From The Gutta!,” the album’s chaotic and anthemic introductory track.
A vicious lyrical missive by DONNY, “Live From The Gutta!” reverberates with harsh, buzzing synths and booming percussion that reflects the character’s unquiet state of mind. DC has an out of body experience behind the mic, as he switches between clipped, declarative statements, verbose outpourings, and primal screams as he vents his aggression: “Ferragamo white tee, n****s OD comin’ thru blastin’,” he begins. The video starts off with an emotional RAG3 KIDD meekly singing at an open mic, before DONNY takes over, popping RAG3 KIDD point black and going on a hedonistic rampage before burying his counterpart in a remote location.
My Own Worst Enemy tells a loose narrative about DC’s inner conflict, which manifests as a battle between two distinct personalities: RAG3 KIDD, who represents the artist’s more wholesome and romantic side, and DONNY, a demonic, red-haired spitter who emerges on the album’s harder-edged beats. The album kicks off in DONNY mode, featuring some of DC’s hardest tracks to date, including the massive “ENEMIES,” with a beat that sounds like a malfunctioning supercomputer, and the devilish “MAKAVELI,” a fiery lyrical exercise. As the tracklist progresses, RAG3 KIDD makes his presence felt, emoting over candy-coated production on pop culture-referencing tracks like “iCarly :/,” “Scott Pilgrim,” and “Futurama 2099.”
Blending elements of rap, pop-punk, hyperpop, and more, My Own Worst Enemy both expands and refines DC’s sound, allowing the 22-year-old rapper to showcase every facet of his wide-ranging vocal ability. With production by heavy-hitters like JetsonMade, Starboy, Supah Mario, Trademark Charlie Heat, Astroboy, and more, who deliver DC some of their most adventurous beats, MOW3 percolates with the energy of a young artist testing the limits of what he’s capable of accomplishing–and having fun while doing it.
With inventive visualizers for each track now viewable on YouTube, MOW3 is available everywhere via Rostrum Records.
Watch “Live From The Gutta!”: https://youtu.be/uE1FXcizHas
Buy/Stream My Own Worst Enemy: https://lnk.to/DCTheDonMOW3
My Own Worst Enemy tracklist:
1. Live From The Gutta!
2. Diamonds & Rubies
3. ENEMIES
4. RIRIS & KYLIES
5. Telfar…
6. MAKAVELI
7. Donny’s Revenge
8. PSA
9. REROUT3
10. i want you <3
11. Arrest Me
12. iCarly :/
13. HOMICID3
14. Heartbreak Summer 3
15. Scott Pilgrim </3
16. DONATELLO
17. ILY
18. IMY 🙁
19. Dr. Strange…
20. 7 Knights
21. FUTURAMA 2099
22. MANIAC
Please contact Dan or Kevin for more info.
The Background:
DC The Don is a rapper from Milwaukee, WI. In 2016, at the age of 16 and standing 6’7”, DC moved to Los Angeles to pursue a basketball career under Lavar Ball and alongside teammate LaMelo Ball. During this time, he fell in love with music and used his spare time to make experimental records which suddenly gained traction – As the public became increasingly aware of DC The Don’s talent for rapping, NBA player Lonzo Ball featured his song “Everything 1k” on the first Big Baller Brand shoe commercial, introducing DC The Don’s music to an even wider audience. DC signed to Rostrum Records in 2020, releasing his debut album Come As You Are on August 7th, generating over 125 million streams across platforms. The artist looks to reach another level with My Own Worst Enemy, his ambitious new album, available everywhere now.
Links:
instagram | twitter | youtube | soundcloud | spotify
“Live From The Gutta!”: https://youtu.be/uE1FXcizHas
My Own Worst Enemy: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonMOW3
“PSA”: https://smarturl.it/PSADCTheDon / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlDQNUL1amM
“Arrest Me”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonARRESTME / https://youtu.be/eR_z5AwClZM
“REROUT3”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonREROUT3 / https://youtu.be/bPW6VQAqvIg
“Worst Day ):”: https://youtu.be/IUma3lyWEMo
Come As You Are (Deluxe): https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonCAYADeluxe
Come As You Are: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonCAYA
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• 02.23.2022

  BandGang Lonnie Bands Remains ‘Hard 2 Kill,’ Drops Deluxe Edition

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BandGang Lonnie Bands Remains ‘Hard 2 Kill,’ Drops Deluxe Edition
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2.18.2022
Album: BandGang Lonnie Bands – Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded
The Detroit Rapper Expands His 2021 Mixtape Hard 2 Kill, Adding Nine New Tracks, Including a BandGang Posse Cut, to His Acclaimed 2021 Album

Critical Praise:
“For once, everything in Detroit hip-hop is clicking, and KOD is a step closer to Lonnie reaching a breakthrough that so many Detroit icons before him couldn’t.” – Pitchfork
“With effortless stick talk and references to Scooby Doo, Jerry Rice, and King Tut, the Detroit rapper passes with flying colors.” – Consequence
The Album:
With his deadpan delivery and light-as-a-feather flows, BandGang Lonnie Bands draws listener’s ears with the warmth of his endearingly aloof persona before catching them by surprise with hard-biting bars. This inimitable quality creates the disarming blend of ease and urgency that underlies each track of Lonnie’s acclaimed 2021 album, Hard 2 Kill, which receives the deluxe treatment today with the release of Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded via TF Entertainment. Featuring nine new tracks–including BandGang posse cut “4 Paid & Jizzle“–that build on H2K’s imperative energy in the wake of a near-fatal shooting, H2K: Reloaded offers a more introspective look into Lonnie’s psyche as he grapples with his new lease on life.
Featuring the recent, Rick James-inspired video single, “Bam Bam,” H2K: Reloaded adds a new layer of depth to its predecessor, reflecting BandGang Lonnie Band’s state of mind since H2K’s October release. On the deluxe album’s intro track, “My Brother Keeper Pt. 2,” recently released as a video, Lonnie embarks on an odyssey through his helter-skelter mental state in search of clarity, as he raps, “I got real PTSD, this sh*t deeper than anxiety/I got cursed from the family tree, man, I think somebody got a Voodoo doll of me.” As the project progresses, Lonnie wrestles with perceptions of feeling ostracized and misunderstood as he solidifies his legend, and it’s not hard to see why. Whether rapping, hustling, or both, it’s lonely at the top with a light that shines like Lonnie’s.
H2K: Reloaded marks BandGang Lonnie Bands’ first full-length release of 2022, following a hard-hitting 2021 that mixed professional success and personal strife. Having turned the page to a new chapter, the Detroit rapper rhymes with a new level of fearlessness, discusses his exploits in the streets, demonstrates his rap supremacy, and dares the opps to take another shot at him.
With over 100 million YouTube views in the bank, BandGang Lonnie Bands has spent the past five years proving that he’s one of the best bar-for-bar rappers in the game today. He made his name as one of six members of BandGang, a Detroit collective that helped bring the piano-heavy sound that now dominates Detroit to the forefront. The 26-year-old rapper showed his bonafides as a solo act with his 2020 KOD project, acclaimed by Pitchfork, and expanded his audience with guest appearances on tracks by Shoreline Mafia, Drego & Beno, and more. Though the last two years have been hard, punctuated by Lonnie’s near-death experience and the loss of several close friends including BandGang Paid Will, the rapper emerged from his trials stronger as a man and an artist, determined to support his family by doing what he loves most–making music.
Stream Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded : https://pushdistro.lnk.to/Hard2KillReloaded
H2K: Reloaded Tracklist:
1. 1. My Brothers Keeper, Pt. 2
   2. Bam Bam
   3. Need Ppl Like Me
   4. No Fakin
   5. Voodoo
   6. Drego & Beno
   7. Helluva Life
   8. Flute
   9. 4 Paid & Jizzle ft. BandGang Javar, BandGang Masoe, BandGang Biggs, & The Godfather
   10. H2K
   11. Rich And Dangerous
   12. Bullet Proof
   13. Hot ft. EST Gee & The Big Homie
   14. Where Is Marshall
   15. Marlow
   16. Glocks & Choppas ft. Young Nudy
   17. HI5 ft. VVS Beezy
   18. Gnarley ft. Nhale & IAmTK Peso
   19. Snow ft. OhGeesy
   20. Lock Jaw
   21. Foreva Rollin ft. BIG30
   22. Shoulda Got A Verse From Drake ft. OnFully
   23. Big Creature
   24. Murdah
   25. Gate Keeper
Please contact Michelle or Myles for more info.
The Background:
“I got something to prove right now. I feel like my breakout moment hasn’t even come yet,” declares BandGang Lonnie Bands. A forefather of Detroit’s ongoing Rap renaissance, Lonnie has amassed over 100 million video views across dozens of tracks and visuals that stream into the six and seven figures. Introduced as a standout member of the six-man BandGang crew, Lonnie has carried that momentum into collaborations with Shoreline Mafia, ShredGang, and others. However, after a string of mixtapes and albums, the pressures in BandGang Lonnie’s private life affected his stride. “I lost everybody,” he admits of tragedies throughout his family, rap group, and inner circle. Over two years, pain transformed into perseverance. On October 7, BandGang Lonnie Bands emerges with his H2K album. Hard To Kill refuses to retreat. Across 16 songs featuring Young Nudy, BIG30, EST Gee, and others, Lonnie insists his moment has arrived. “Can’t nobody mess with me on this one. This album is coming from the soul.”
Links:
instagram | twitter | apple | spotify | youtube
Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded : https://pushdistro.lnk.to/Hard2KillReloaded
“My Brother’s Keeper Pt. 2”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqEPkhzvQZg
“Bam Bam”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEtWe-wmwqI
“Where is Marshall”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpdR6MnIlDU
“Lock Jaw”: https://youtu.be/yuJZ4o9OoSA
“Foreva Rollin” ft. BIG30: https://youtu.be/l12a3SmnErw
Hard 2 Kill: https://push-distro.lnk.to/Hard2Kill
“Glocks & Choppas” ft. Young Nudy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91M-jW_CA4w
“Hot” ft. EST Gee & The Big Homie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9CmoL-EilQ
“Shoulda Got A Feature From Drake” ft. OnFully: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhK9f3UcGPo
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• 02.23.2022

  DC The Don Fights an Internal Battle in Versatile ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ Album

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DC The Don Fights an Internal Battle in Versatile ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ Album
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2.11.2022
DC The Don Fights a Mental Civil War in My Own Worst Enemy Album, Out Now via Rostrum Records
The Follow-Up to 2020’s Successful Come As You Are (125 MM Streams To Date), My Own Worst Enemy Dramatizes DC’s Inner Conflict in the Form of a Struggle Between the Sensitive RAG3 KIDD and the Demonic DONNY

Critical Praise:
“Not only can he sing with so much emotion behind his words, but he also knows how to masterfully rap as well as switch up his cadences constantly, always keeping you guessing about what he’s going to do next.” – Lyrical Lemonade
“Los Angeles by way of Milwaukee’s DC The Don is part rapper, part rockstar, excelling in the melodic and riotous lane popularized by cult heroes like Lil Uzi Vert and Trippie Redd.” – Audiomack
The Album:
Spanning genres with his versatile vocals, DC The Don bridges the gap between high-octane rage and moody, melodic pop punk. On his new album, My Own Worst Enemy, DC creates a gripping split personality narrative that dramatizes the clash of styles found in his music. Blending elements of rap, pop-punk, hyperpop, and more, My Own Worst Enemy both expands and refines DC’s sound, allowing the 22-year-old rapper to showcase every facet of his wide-ranging vocal ability. With production by heavy-hitters like JetsonMade, Starboy, Supah Mario, Trademark Charlie Heat, Astroboy, and more, who deliver DC some of their most adventurous beats, MOW3 percolates with the energy of a young artist testing the limits of what he’s capable of accomplishing–and having fun while doing it.
My Own Worst Enemy tells a loose narrative about DC’s inner conflict, which manifests as a battle between two distinct personalities: RAG3 KIDD, who represents the artist’s more wholesome and romantic side, and DONNY, a demonic, red-haired spitter who emerges on the album’s harder-edged beats. The album kicks off in DONNY mode, featuring some of DC’s hardest tracks to date, including the massive “ENEMIES,” with a beat that sounds like a malfunctioning supercomputer, and the devilish “MAKAVELI,” a fiery lyrical exercise. As the tracklist progresses, RAG3 KIDD makes his presence felt, emoting over candy-coated production on pop culture-referencing tracks like “iCarly :/,” “Scott Pilgrim,” and “Futurama 2099.” With inventive visualizers for each track now viewable on YouTube, MOW3 is available everywhere via Rostrum Records.
Whoever emerges on top the battle between DONNY and RAG3 KIDD, the true winner will be DC’s loyal legion of fans. With My Own Worst Enemy, DC looks poised to expand his fanbase and prove that he’s one of the most versatile artists working.
Buy/Stream My Own Worst Enemy: https://lnk.to/DCTheDonMOW3
My Own Worst Enemy tracklist:
1. Live From The Gutta!
2. Diamonds & Rubies
3. ENEMIES
4. RIRIS & KYLIES
5. Telfar…
6. MAKAVELI
7. Donny’s Revenge
8. PSA
9. REROUT3
10. i want you <3
11. Arrest Me
12. iCarly :/
13. HOMICID3
14. Heartbreak Summer 3
15. Scott Pilgrim </3
16. DONATELLO
17. ILY
18. IMY 🙁
19. Dr. Strange…
20. 7 Knights
21. FUTURAMA 2099
22. MANIAC

Please contact Dan or Kevin for more info.
The Background:
DC The Don is a rapper from Milwaukee, WI. In 2016, at the age of 16 and standing 6’7”, DC moved to Los Angeles to pursue a basketball career under Lavar Ball and alongside teammate LaMelo Ball. During this time, he fell in love with music and used his spare time to make experimental records which suddenly gained traction – As the public became increasingly aware of DC The Don’s talent for rapping, NBA player Lonzo Ball featured his song “Everything 1k” on the first Big Baller Brand shoe commercial, introducing DC The Don’s music to an even wider audience. DC signed to Rostrum Records in 2020, releasing his debut album Come As You Are on August 7th, generating over 125 million streams across platforms. The artist looks to reach another level with My Own Worst Enemy, his ambitious new album, available everywhere now.
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Links:

instagram | twitter | youtube | soundcloud | spotify
My Own Worst Enemy:   https://lnk.to/DCTheDonMOW3
“PSA”:  https://smarturl.it/PSADCTheDon / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlDQNUL1amM
“Arrest Me”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonARRESTME / https://youtu.be/eR_z5AwClZM
“REROUT3”:  https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonREROUT3 / https://youtu.be/bPW6VQAqvIg
“WHAT NOW?”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonWHATNOW / https://youtu.be/Mg01toG9iHY
“Notice Me”:  https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonNoticeMe / https://youtu.be/QqNhO7My9eY
“Megalodon”:  https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonMegalodon / https://youtu.be/7xupDj5nYBg
“Ghost Rider”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonGhostRider / https://youtu.be/4InxylYqH4s
“ØUTLAW”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2CxUNSuLT0
“Worst Day ):”: https://youtu.be/IUma3lyWEMo
Come As You Are (Deluxe): https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonCAYADeluxe
“Wait Your Turn”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wLVbKqCgvE&feature=youtu.be / https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonWaitYourTurn
“Hello DC!”: https://youtu.be/FreXBlV57_8
Come As You Are: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonCAYA
“Nascar Racer”: http://smarturl.it/DCTheDonNascarRacer
“Campfire Story”: https://youtu.be/zqCPURtgoc0
“Eclipse”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonEclipse
“Jesus Can’t Save You”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonJCSY
“Red Light” ft. DDG & YBN Almighty Jay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLVYoXBQ2W0
 
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• 02.16.2022

  BandGang Lonnie Bands Tries to Stay Afloat in “My Brother’s Keeper Pt. 2”

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BandGang Lonnie Bands Tries to Stay Afloat in “My Brother’s Keeper Pt. 2”
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2.16.2021
Video: BandGang Lonnie Bands – “My Brother’s Keeper Pt. 2“
The Detroit Heavy-Hitter Dwells On His Personal Responsibility in the Latest Video From Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded, Coming Friday February 18th

Critical Praise:
“For once, everything in Detroit hip-hop is clicking, and KOD is a step closer to Lonnie reaching a breakthrough that so many Detroit icons before him couldn’t.” – Pitchfork
“With effortless stick talk and references to Scooby Doo, Jerry Rice, and King Tut, the Detroit rapper passes with flying colors.” – Consequence
The Video:
BandGang Lonnie Bands is the model of resilience, bouncing back from a near-death experience to drop some of the hardest music of his career. Baring his soul in his new music video, Lonnie shares “My Brother’s Keeper Pt. 2,” the latest release from the upcoming Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded. A sequel to a fan favorite track from 2016, “My Brother’s Keeper Pt. 2” finds a locked-in Lonnie ruminating on the hardships that made him who he is, and cursing the universe for making him shoulder so many burdens: “I got real PTSD/This sh*t deeper than anxiety/I got cursed from the family tree/Man, I think somebody got a voodoo doll of me.” In the video, Lonnie rocks an L.A. Angels cap as he dials in, going hard off the rip as he tries to relay the pain he feels.
“My Brother’s Keeper Pt. 2” is the latest drop from Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded, the deluxe version of his 2021 album Hard 2 Kill. Adding nine new tracks, including a BandGang posse cut, Hard 2 Kill: Reloaded reflects Lonnie’s state of mind since the previous project dropped in October. With H2K: Reloaded, Lonnie looks to add to the energetic imperativeness of its predecessor, released just months after he survived a near-fatal shooting incident, which saw the rapper rhyme with a new level of fearlessness, discuss his exploits in the streets, demonstrate his rap supremacy, and dare the opps to take another shot at him. Home to the recent single “Bam Bam,” H2K: Reloaded releases on February 18th via TF Entertainment.
With over 100 million YouTube views in the bank, BandGang Lonnie Bands is ready to prove that he’s one of the best bar-for-bar rappers in the game today. He made his name as one of six members of BandGang, a Detroit collective that helped bring the piano-heavy sound that now dominates Detroit to the forefront. The 26-year-old rapper showed his bonafides as a solo act with his KOD project, acclaimed by Pitchfork, and expanded his audience with guest appearances on tracks by Shoreline Mafia, Drego & Beno, and more. Though the last two years have been hard, punctuated by Lonnie’s near-death experience and the loss of several close friends including BandGang Paid Will, the rapper emerged from his trials stronger as a man and an artist, determined to support his family by doing what he loves most–making music.
Watch “My Brother’s Keeper Pt. 2”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqEPkhzvQZg
H2K: Reloaded Tracklist:
1. My Brothers Keeper, Pt. 2
2. Bam Bam
3. Need Ppl Like Me
4. No Fakin
5. Voodoo
6. Drego & Beno
7. Helluva Life
8. Flute
9. 4 Paid & Jizzle ft. BandGang Javar, BandGang Masoe, BandGang Biggs, & The Godfather
10. H2K
11. Rich And Dangerous
12. Bullet Proof
13. Hot ft. EST Gee & The Big Homie
14. Where Is Marshall
15. Marlow
16. Glocks & Choppas ft. Young Nudy
17. HI5 ft. VVS Beezy
18. Gnarley ft. Nhale & IAmTK Peso
19. Snow ft. OhGeesy
20. Lock Jaw
21. Foreva Rollin ft. BIG30
22. Shoulda Got A Verse From Drake ft. OnFully
23. Big Creature
24. Murdah
25. Gate Keeper
Please contact Michelle or Myles for more info.
The Background:
“I got something to prove right now. I feel like my breakout moment hasn’t even come yet,” declares BandGang Lonnie Bands. A forefather of Detroit’s ongoing Rap renaissance, Lonnie has amassed over 100 million video views across dozens of tracks and visuals that stream into the six and seven figures. Introduced as a standout member of the six-man BandGang crew, Lonnie has carried that momentum into collaborations with Shoreline Mafia, ShredGang, and others. However, after a string of mixtapes and albums, the pressures in BandGang Lonnie’s private life affected his stride. “I lost everybody,” he admits of tragedies throughout his family, rap group, and inner circle. Over two years, pain transformed into perseverance. On October 7, BandGang Lonnie Bands emerges with his H2K album. Hard To Kill refuses to retreat. Across 16 songs featuring Young Nudy, BIG30, EST Gee, and others, Lonnie insists his moment has arrived. “Can’t nobody mess with me on this one. This album is coming from the soul.”
Links:
instagram | twitter | apple | spotify | youtube
“My Brother’s Keeper Pt. 2”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqEPkhzvQZg
“Bam Bam”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEtWe-wmwqI
“Where is Marshall”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpdR6MnIlDU
“Lock Jaw”: https://youtu.be/yuJZ4o9OoSA
“Foreva Rollin” ft. BIG30: https://youtu.be/l12a3SmnErw
Hard 2 Kill: https://push-distro.lnk.to/Hard2Kill
“Glocks & Choppas” ft. Young Nudy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91M-jW_CA4w
“Hot” ft. EST Gee & The Big Homie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9CmoL-EilQ
“Shoulda Got A Feature From Drake” ft. OnFully: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhK9f3UcGPo
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• 02.16.2022

  Trapland Pat Partners With Bang Biz & Alamo, Shares the NYC-Set “Motions” Video

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Trapland Pat Partners With Bang Biz & Alamo, Shares the NYC-Set “Motions” Video
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2.16.2022
Trapland Pat Signs to Fredo Bang’s Bang Biz Ent., In Partnership wtih Alamo Records
The Florida Rapper Shares the Triumphant, NYC-Set Video for “Motions“
The Broward County-Born Celebrates His New Partnership in the Big Apple in the Video for His New Fast-Paced Florida Trap Banger

Critical Praise:
“He’s subtly melodic and catchy even outside of the hook. He does the beat justice by making what he grew up with into something new.” – Pitchfork
“”Big Business is the #18 Best Rap Song of 2021–If “Big Business” is any indication, Trapland Pat may well become South Florida’s next rap auteur. In less than two minutes, he deftly connects Broward County’s disparate styles, vibrating at his own zany frequency.” – Passion Of The Weiss
“10 New Miami Rappers To Watch…Trapland Pat is unlike any other act to come out of South Florida. Since 2019, Pat has consistently delivered grimy bars and smooth cadences over an array of trap beats. Over the past three years, the Deerfield Beach native has been feeding his growing fanbase with singles like “Emergency” and “Dealings,” along with four projects: Exit 41, Pak Man, Interstate Baby, and 2020 Vision. (The last two albums were released via Fredo Bang’s imprint Bang Biz Productions/Create Music Group.) In 2021, Trapland Pat dropped his latest project, Thru Da Door, via Bang Biz, featuring collaborations with Kuttem Reese and Members Only rapper Kid Trunks. He’s still pushing his latest single, ‘Boondocks,”‘which dropped last month. However, on Instagram, Pat celebrated the anniversary of his song ‘Big Business’ and teased a potential remix coming later this year.” – Miami New Times
“Over the course of the last few weeks perhaps no one else has hit the scene as hard as Pat…The Florida rapper raps with wide-eyed astonishment, seemingly at his own bars sometimes which become as animated as his facial expressions. To be honest, the sheer confidence Trapland Pat employs on the track here just makes you want to pay attention or risk missing out on something.” – ELEVATOR
The Video:
Rhyming with an eye-opening intensity and an unshakeable flow, Trapland Pat has the goods to be Broward County’s next big star. Today, Pat announces that he has signed a new venture with Bang Biz Ent., an imprint founded by Fredo Bang, and entered a partnership with Alamo Records.
Celebrating his new venture with an anthem for the trappers, Pat shares “Motions,” his latest music video. Blessed with an electro-funk inspired beat that evokes a breezy drive from Broward to South Beach, Pat fits his flow in lockstep with the splashy snares, marveling as he thinks about how he’s hustled his way to a life he never could’ve imagined: “It’s only 24 hours, so really there’s no time to be wastin’/He say he hustle like me, that’s just his imagination.” In the video, shot by Jolo, Pat enjoys an eventful trip to New York City, highlighted by a trip to Johnny Dang for a new grill and a pair of Cartier buffs, a shopping spree in SoHo, and a visit to the offices of his new record label Alamo Records. “Motions” is a single from Pat’s upcoming mixtape Trapnificent, due to release in the coming weeks via Bang Biz/Alamo.
Raised in a strict Haitian household in Deerfield Beach, FL, Trapland Pat took it upon himself to escape his rough circumstances by any means necessary. When his football dreams came crashing to a halt after his scholarship to Indiana State was revoked, Pat threw himself into rap music. Inspired by his brother’s habit of freestyling, Pat realized he had serious talent, and spent his spare time refining his wordplay and songwriting. He made a name for himself in the south with mixtapes like Exit 41 and Pak Man, eventually earning the attention of Fredo Bang, who signed him to his Bang Biz imprint.
2021 was a huge year for the young rapper, heralded by his single “Big Business.” Dominated by a simple, but infectious piano riff, “Big Business” showcased the rapper’s rare charisma, generating over 5 million combined streams and earning praise from Passion of the Weiss, who recently placed the song at #18 on its list of Best Rap Songs of 2021. “Big Business” was the centerpiece of the Pitchfork-acclaimed Thru The Door, an accomplished 13-track mixtape with appearances from fellow Floridians Kid Trunks and Kuttem Reese.
With his new venture in the books, Trapland Pat looks to bring his searing street raps to a larger audience. Stay tuned for much more music from the young rapper, and don’t dare doubt his determination to succeed.
Watch “Motions”: https://youtu.be/dzjucYCbbgM
Buy/Stream “Motions”: http://lnk.to/traplandpat-motions
Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah if interested in talking with Trapland Pat.
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“Motions”: http://lnk.to/traplandpat-motions
“Boondocks”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5moVllc-YN8
“Big Business”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7DyEwc3_iU
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• 02.16.2022

  Kenny Muney Enjoys the View From His Memphis Penthouse in “Rabbit”

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Kenny Muney Enjoys the View From His Memphis Penthouse in “Rabbit”
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Video: Kenny Muney – “Rabbit“
The Paper Route Empire Upstart Lives Lavish In His High-Rise in the Latest Video from the Time Is Muney Mixtape

Critical Praise:
“5 under-the-radar rappers from Memphis you should know about…Kenny Muney stands as the city’s rap emissary.” – The FADER
“Laced with familiar southern swagger and street tales, the new project solidifies Kenny has a viable name to keep an eye on as the new year creeps up.” – HotNewHipHop
“The South Memphis native has become a master at bodying the braggadocious current Memphis trap sound, while still finding endless ways to make his personal wit and charm stand out on every track.” – Dirty Glove Bastard
The Video:
Unleashing unbreakable triplet flows over heavy Memphis percussion, Kenny Muney doesn’t need to raise his voice to get his point across. Today, the Paper Route Empire signee shares the video for “Rabbit,” a highlight from his new tape Time Is Muney. Produced by PRE maestro Bandplay, “Rabbit” is an easy-going, yet flex-heavy trap track, as Kenny wraps his unassuming boasts around ethereal synths with his sinuous flows. In the video, Kenny gives a glimpse into his life of luxury, as he counts cash and parties with baddies in his ultra-soft Balenciaga slides.
Released last week, Time Is Muney is an album suited for headphones–the better to be mesmerized by Kenny’s hypnotic flows. Over 15 tracks, Kenny Muney bolsters his braggadocio as he locks his flows onto each booming instrumental with a heat-seeking missile’s precision. The tape is home to recent singles like “Backend Freestyle,” a flex heavy track that allowed Muney to reintroduce himself to fans, both new and old, and “Worthless,” which received a tequila-fueled music video. Time Is Muney features guest appearances from Kenny’s PRE associates Big Moochie Grape and Key Glock, who delivers one of the best verses of his career on “Leeches,” and a guest spot from Dreezy on the romantic “Nobody.” Time Is Muney is available everywhere via Paper Route Empire.
In the run up to Time Is Muney, the follow-up to 2019’s Muney Talk, the Paper Route Empire signee kept himself busy in 2021 by releasing multiple singles, including “Lowkey,” “For Kenny,” “Long Time Coming,” and “Poppin It.” This past July, Paper Route Empire released their first ever compilation mixtape, PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi, which heavily featured Young Dolph, Key Glock, and Kenny Muney among other label members. Kenny memorialized Dolph with “Role Model,” a touching tribute to Dolph which racked up over 1.7 million views on YouTube in its first two weeks, and appears on Time Is Muney, as well as the recent Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph mixtape.
With Time is Muney, Kenny Muney shows that he has the talent and determination to succeed in the Empire-building business. Stay tuned for more from Kenny Muney and Paper Route Empire.
Watch “Rabbit”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjY3dLr997w
Buy/Stream Time is Muney: https://music.empi.re/timeismuney
Time is Muney tracklist:
1. No Days Off
2. Can’t Make This Up
3. Petro
4. Leeches feat. Key Glock
5. Worthless
6. Backend Freestyle
7. Nobody feat. Dreezy
8. Used Too
9. Talk My Shit
10. Choosin feat. Big Moochie Grape
11. How I Come
12. Rabbit
13. Cross Country
14. Role Model
15. See The Light
16. Change Up
Please contact Michelle or Destiny for more info.
Background:
A native of South Memphis, Kenny Muney grew up idolizing rappers like Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, and Boosie. He started rapping at age 15, developing his aggressive aesthetic and honing his deeply rhythmic flow. Kenny got his first brush with fame when he released “YTN Freestyle,” which racked up over 2.5 million YouTube views, made him a neighborhood hero, and earned airplay on local radio. He made noise in 2019 with Muney Talk, his first mixtape for PRE. In 2020, Kenny Muney connected with his mentor Young Dolph for “No Regrets,” a highlight track from Dolph’s Rich Slave (Deluxe) album. “I’m never satisfied,” says Kenny Muney. “It’s a gift and a curse. I’m always looking for the next step.”
Links:
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“Rabbit”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjY3dLr997w
Time is Muney: https://music.empi.re/timeismuney
“Worthless”: https://youtu.be/RN_f3cSnino
“Petro”: https://youtu.be/h81CTNJdZMg
“Backend Freestyle”: https://music.empi.re/backendfreestyle / https://youtu.be/a-UsOFa-pQQ
“Poppin It” (Prod. by Bandplay): https://youtu.be/B0DciN50rRY
“Feeling Me”: https://youtu.be/hpYBrt3v_Iw
Muney Talk: https://empire.lnk.to/muneytalk
Bio, photos, and streams available here: https://audibletreats.com/kenny-muney/
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• 02.16.2022

  Becky & Karol G, Madonna, and Nelly Furtado Highlight the Week in Music on TikTok

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Becky & Karol G, Madonna, and Nelly Furtado Highlight the Week in Music on TikTok
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TikTok Treats, Week of February 14th
Latina Queens Share a Fiery Collab, ’80s Hits Come Back Into Consciousness, and Nelly Furtado Gives a Major Co-Sign


The News:
Each week, the TikTok Treats newsletter gives a snapshot of the state of music on TikTok, touching on trending hits, emerging artists, superstar moves, ascendant memes, and much more. Each hit song on TikTok has a story. Some songs rise to prominence via viral dances, while others soundtrack comedic situations or bubble up from a niche community into the broader consciousness. This week on TikTok brought songs from Latina superstars, ’80s icons, rising rappers, and more. Take a look at how some recent trending songs rose to prominence:
• Two of music’s biggest Latin stars, and two TikTok favorites who are no strangers to seeing success on the app, Karol G and Becky G are making waves on the platform with their new collaboration, “MAMIII.” Fresh off of its release this past Friday, the pop reggaeton track has already racked up over 145.7K creations between both official sounds. The empowerment anthem is inspiring creations from those who embrace new hairstyles, cook up delicious recipes for fitness journeys, and flaunt their new looks in clothing hauls. Becky G has even taken to her own account to display her fun housekeeping techniques and show love to Karol G for collaborating on the song with her.
• TikTok creators are tapping into their acting chops this week, soundtracked by the 80s vibes of Madonna’s “Material Girl” (458.2K+ creations) and Scottish band Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” (22.6K+ creations). The trend sees creators looking to the future and taking on the persona of their older selves (with help from TikTok’s “old face” filter), as they pretend to tell their children and grandchildren about their younger glory days. They then transform to the “throwback” view of their younger selves as the sound switches from the verse to the chorus. While “Material Girl” sparks creations from those who can’t wait to tell their grandchildren about how cool they were with their nose ring and their talent for sporting glamorous makeup looks, “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” sparks creations from those who plan to tell their grandchildren about their rebellious days of going against classroom rules and escapades of sneaking out of their parents’ houses.
• Nelly Furtado turned heads with her Timbaland-produced hits in the ’00s, and now TikTok is feeling the vibe. With its prominent percussion and a memorable vocal ad-lib (“hey”), her 2006 #1 hit “Say It Right” is one of TikTok’s hottest songs. The Timbo-aided banger’s second life is being fueled by creator Brittany Broski (known for her puzzled reaction to trying Kombucha), who recorded herself dancing wildly to the song’s chorus. Her video caught the attention of Doja Cat, who stitched the clip with her own version of Timbaland’s famous ad-lib, in a video that got over 27 million views. Not to be outdone, Nelly Furtado jumped on the trend herself, giving Doja and Brittani her stamp of approval.
• The TikTok community can’t get enough of unexpected mashups of timeless hits. Blending two beloved favorites, Twin DJ duo ALTÉGO give a mashup makeover to Britney Spears’ 2003 hit “Toxic” and Ginuwine’s 1996 classic “Pony,” creating their trending remix “Toxic Pony.” Boasting over 2.7M+ creations on the platform, the pop-R&B fusion mashup finds TikTok users doing their rendition of a dance by creator @benibol. While some creators do the routine with their crew, others show off their creativity by adding their own flair to the dance. In other recent videos, creators reveal what their red flags are using the “Toxic Trait” filter.
• Rising rapper Yéat has a viral hit on his hands with his song “Monëy so big.” The song started to gain traction in TikTok’s sizable community of anime fans, particularly fans of Attack On Titan and its main character Eren Jaeger. As the trend made its way to the broader TikTok population, the song started to soundtrack unexpected people or situations who interfere with creators’ best laid plans, including identical twins disrupting each other’s love lives, Julius Caesar raising his own ransom price, or friends making sure friends don’t text their exes.
• Although the TikTok community forms bonds online, sometimes creators give a glimpse into what can be expected from their ‘IRL’ interactions. Using beloved Canadian garage rock band The King Khan & BBQ Show’s 2005 song, “Love You So” (40.2K+ creations), creators show off their facial profiles from the perspective of others. Recent videos find creators recording themselves at all angles, while some take the opportunity to reveal their favorite profile. In other creations, the guitar-driven song soundtracks creators as they share their vacation photos, record their preparation for “Galentine’s Day,” and recreate an eyeliner style from a TikTok filter. The success of King Khan proves that even underground kings and indie icons can score hits on TikTok if the right trend emerges.
Check TikTok’s newsroom for more noteworthy stories: newsroom.tiktok.com


For more info, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Kerry Harrison, Destiny Riley, T’Keyah Hayes, Audible Treats
Leah Linder, TikTok
The Background:
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Their mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.
TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Links:
TikTok’s Newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us
Check out previous editions of TikTok Treats, a weekly newsletter about the most interesting music happenings on TikTok:
“Pushin P,” Papa Roach, “Pompeii” and More Music Trends from TikTok
We Need to Talk About “Bruno,” And Other TikTok Music Trends
TikTok Rings In The New Year with Bad Bunny, Drill Remixes, and R&B Hits
Christmas Songs, Squid Game Remixes, and More TikTok Music Stories
For Your TikTok Turkey Day Soundtrack: Taylor Swift, Regina Spektor, and More
Taylor Swift Turns TikTok ‘Red,’ ‘Tis Mariah Carey’s Season, Lady Gaga Makes A Grand Arrival & More
On TikTok: U2 Closes Out #Rocktober as Kanye West and Afropop Lead New Trends
Led Zeppelin Joins TikTok, While Adele and Luke Combs Spark New Trends
Dwayne Johnson, George Michael, and Jack Stauber Inspire New TikTok Trends
On TikTok: A Bee Gees Remix, A Very Juggalo Halloween, and Some Rising Hitmakers
Rosalía, Coi Leray, and MCR Highlight the Week in TikTok Music
Balvin, Doja, and Mariah Lead a Star-Studded Week on TikTok
Sam Smith, Ciara and Breakout PinkPantheress Highlight the Week on TikTok
Lizzo Starts “Rumors,” bbno$ Eats “edamame,” and More Hip-Hop TikTok Stories
#AltTikTok, Alt-J, and All-Time Rap Classics Define Music on TikTok This Week
Cats, Babies, & Vietnamese Techno Highlight the Week in TikTok Music
On TikTok: Normani, Reba, and a Gas Station Star
The Kid Laroi Meets Bieber, Drake Runs Thru The 6, and More From TikTok
BIA Meets Nicki, Stromae Slows Down, and More TikTok Trends
On TikTok: Music Trends Inspired by Kanye, Young Nudy, and…Meryl Streep?
Avril Lavigne, Bo Burnham, and Gucci Mane Lead The Week in TikTok Trends
TikTok Summer Madness: Lorde Leads a Pack of New Trending Songs
Swae Lee, WILLOW, Mitski & More Inspire Trends on TikTok
Only On TikTok: Lil Durk & City Girls Trend Alongside…The Backyardigans?
On TikTok: BTS Army Takes Over, Carti Demands Silence, and Fans Anticipate F9
Olivia Rodrigo Catches Fire, Miguel Helps Users Catch Feelings, and More TikTok Stories
Saweetie, Calvin Harris, and Bella Poarch Highlight The Week in TikTok
Another One? DJ Khaled, Lizzo, and More Make the Week in TikTok
Doja Cat, Little Simz, and El Alfa Inspire TikTok Trends
Britney Spears, Chloe Bailey, and Diplo Make Waves on TikTok
Dua Lipa, Drake, and Bell Biv DeVoe Make Waves on TikTok
DMX Gets His Flowers, Silk Sonic Reaches #1, and More TikTok Stories
TikTok Unveils Music-Powered Filters, Lil Nas X Debuts At #1, and More TikTok Stories
Bieber Tops The Charts, Young Thug Premieres New Music, and More TikTok Stories
Demi Lovato Kicks Off TikTok’s New Livestream Series Headstream
Rock Music Thrives on TikTok, Just Ask Yungblud, Beach Bunny, and More
Shania Hops On Board, Kid Cudi Tosses and Turns, and More TikTok Stories
On TikTok: Kali Uchis and Coi Leray Hit the Charts as Bobby Shmurda Comes Home
Rihanna, Brent Faiyaz, and Giveon Lead TikTok’s R&B Moment
T-Pain, Hyperpop, and Anti-Valentine’s Anthems Take TikTok By Storm
Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories
Black History Month Kicks Off, Mark Ronson Duets, and More Music Stories From TikTok
Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories
Dave Grohl, Migos, Miley, and More Happenings on TikTok
This Week on TikTok: Olivia Rodrigo Hits #1 as Memes & Mashups Flourish
New Year, New TikTok Trends: Alicia Keys, Remembering MF DOOM & More
Paul McCartney, Holiday Celebrations, and New Year’s Eve Live on TikTok
TikTok Releases First U.S. Music Report: Here Are Some Key Insights
How TikTok’s Top 10 Songs of 2020 Impacted the Industry
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• 02.16.2022

  Ace Hood Shares New Trailer, Tracklist, and Cover Art for 2/25 M.I.N.D, EP

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Ace Hood Shares New Trailer, Tracklist, and Cover Art for 2/25 M.I.N.D, EP
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Ace Hood Prepares to Turn Page to a Bold, New Chapter with Upcoming M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die) EP
The King of Broward County Shares the Cover Art, Tracklist, and Trailer For the EP, Arriving February 25th via Hood Nation/EMPIRE
The Platinum-Selling Powerhouse Prepares to Inspire, Motivate, and Provoke Thought With His Next Project

The Announcement:
Since reclaiming his independence and re-focusing his creative direction, Ace Hood has tapped into his full physical, spiritual, mental and artistic potential. With his inspiring discipline and dedication to self-improvement, the rap veteran prepares to show the power of his M.I.N.D., sharing a trailer for the upcoming M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die) EP, alongside its cover art and tracklist. M.I.N.D. arrives February 25th via Hood Nation/Empire.
Featuring recent singles like the boldly aspirational, “Glory,” and the glowingly self-assured, “Little Light,” M.I.N.D. marks a fresh, new start for Ace, with lyrics that reflect the mentality required to confront personal and generational trauma. Whether he’s celebrating the spoils of his hard-earned self-sovereignty as an artist on tracks like, “Living Legend,” or grappling with long-standing structures which serve to deny him that autonomy as a black man on songs like “Free,” M.I.N.D. serves as Ace’s testament to the universal truths found only by looking inward.
Amid a career highlighted by gold and platinum plaques, Top 10 albums, and A-list collaborations, Ace Hood solidified his legend as the first rapper from Broward County, FL, to reach national prominence, paving the way for artists like Kodak Black, YNW Melly (about whom Ace Hood narrated a podcast with Complex and Spotify), and more. This new path was not easily forged for Ace, who made immense personal sacrifices to invest in himself while reinventing his artistry. Ace’s journey to inhabit his new self began with his physical and mental health–he devoted himself to training (he started a supplement brand called Ace Blend to help people realize their gains), meditation, family time, and self-love. Though there were some bumps on his road to self-reliance, Ace always knew he was on the right track. “I am in a space where I’m creating the best music of my life,” says Ace. The success of his 2020 album, Mr. Hood,  and its hit single, “We Ball” (75 million streams), have proven that statement, and this year, he’s on a mission to sustain, even grow, his independent empire.
With M.I.N.D. arriving in little over a week, stay tuned for much more music and mindfulness from Ace Hood in 2022.
Watch M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die) Trailer: https://youtu.be/3toqr2tXn2E
M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die) tracklist:
1. Memories Inside Never Die
2. At War
3. Glory
4. Demonstration
5. Love Liberates
6. Free
7. Little Light
8. Greatness
9. Exit 41
10. Wisdom

Please contact Michelle or Myles for more info.
Links:
linktree | instagram | twitter | facebook | youtube | spotify | tiktok | soundcloud
M.I.N.D. (Memories Inside Never Die) Trailer: https://youtu.be/3toqr2tXn2E
“Glory”: https://music.empi.re/glory
 
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• 02.16.2022

  SOSSHOUSE’s J Billz Shares Pi’erre Bourne-Produced “Everywhere We Go”

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SOSSHOUSE’s J Billz Shares Pi’erre Bourne-Produced “Everywhere We Go”
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Video: J Billz – “Everywhere We Go” (Prod. by Pi’erre Bourne)
Coming Out of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Rising Rapper J Billz Keeps His “Nine Like Cincinnati Joe Burrow” in His New Video Single

The Video:
With an off-balance, drawly flow that dovetails with the bass-boosted beats of his mentor Pi’erre Bourne, Spartanburg, SC’s J Billz is the next rapper to watch from Bourne’s SossHouse label. Trapping out in his hometown, J Billz shares his new video “Everywhere We Go.”
On “Everywhere We Go,” Bourne conducts a trap symphony with snickering synths, scampering pizzicato strings, whimsical pianos, and trampoline 808s (the signature sound of South Carolina). Flashing his deep sense of rhythm and Southern charisma, J Billz commands the mic with flexible flows and purposeful pauses, as he reveals why he’s not built like the other ones: “I keep that nine on me like Cincinnati, Joe Burrow,” he spits.
In the video, J Billz details the ins and outs of country trap life, complete with muscle cars and straps delivered to his mailbox. J Billz rocks a Beatles t-shirt and rocks a smile on his face as he plots his rise to the top.
Handpicked by Pi’erre Bourne for his SossHouse label, J Billz is determined to speed out of Spartanburg and race to the top of the rap game. Stay tuned for much more from the saucy southerner as the year moves along.
Watch “Everywhere I Go” (Prod. by Pi’erre Bourne): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwqdHWfFgcA
Please contact Michelle or Kerry for more info.
Links:
instagram | youtube | spotify
“Everywhere I Go” (Prod. by Pi’erre Bourne): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwqdHWfFgcA
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• 02.14.2022

  Pouya Broods in Black-and-White in “The Wages For Sin Is Death” Video

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Pouya Broods in Black-and-White in “The Wages For Sin Is Death” Video
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Video: Pouya – “The Wages Of Sin Is Death“
The Miami Native Prepares to Meet His Fate in a Moody and Artistic Clip from His New 5-Track Mixtape dirt/hurt/pain

Critical Praise:
“He’s one of the most creative minds in music right now. His songs are always versatile and complex considering he fills them with a plethora of true stories and experiences, and his music videos never disappoint even slightly.” – Lyrical Lemonade
The Video:
He came up in the Miami scene with his aggressive mosh pit anthems, but Pouya‘s recent music has mixed that chaotic energy with deep introspection and textured instrumentals. Serenely brooding as he prepares to meet his maker, Pouya shares “The Wages Of Sin Is Death,” his latest music video. Produced by Pouya’s frequent collaborator MikeyTheMagician, who layers ghostly vocal samples over wailing sax and snapping percussion, “The Wages Of Sin Is Death” is a smoky and ethereal rumination on the inevitability of death. With a title taken from a New Testament verse, the song is heady, but not bleak, as Pouya resolves to maximize the limited time he has left: “I’m just trying to win, in this world full of nonsense,” he spits. In the video, shot in crisp black-and-white by Dad Filmed It and cinematographer Paulo Fontora, Pouya sits in a dark dungeon, bravely facing his fate in the form of a man with a sharp sword and an executioner’s hood.
“The Wages Of Death Is Sin” is the latest music video from  dirt/hurt/pain/, Pouya’s new mini-mixtape. Filled to the brim with booming bass beats and jazz-infused melodies, the new mixtape finds Pouya reflecting on the company he keeps as the 27-year-old rapper enters the second decade of his successful career. The tape is home to “Never Enough” featuring Lu Baby, a recent single that borrows from traditional East Coast rap sounds and provides a thoughtful look at what it feels like to be inside Pouya’s mind, and other highlights like “Serpent,” a song with a similar biblical bent to “The Wages Of Sin Is Death.” With production from Mikey The Magician and Rocci, plus contributions from MAIKA and Noi Bruno, and featuring appearances from from Baker Ya Maker, Lu Baby, and MAIKA, dirt/hurt/pain/ is available everywhere now.
An iconoclastic figure who’s collaborated with everyone from $uicideboy$ to Juicy J, Pouya grew a massive fanbase with SoundCloud singles, independent albums, and visceral live performances. The prolific artist has released four studio albums–Underground Underdog, FIVE FIVE, The South’s Got Something to Say, and Blood Was Never Thick As Water–along with multiple mixtapes with fellow Buffet Boys rappers like Fat Nick and Boobie Lootaveli. With an appearance from Denzel Curry, his Fall 2021 album Blood Was Never Thick As Water is packed with mosh pit-ready bangers and introspective anthems alike, allowing Pouya to flex his range and introduce himself to new fans. In July 2021, Pouya made a triumphant return to Rolling Loud, a festival at which he’s been a fixture since the very first event in 2015, firing up crowds with his vast catalog.
With dirt/hurt/pain/, Pouya bares his soul, fearlessly determined to show the world that he should never be underestimated. Stay tuned for more from Pouya as 2022 moves along.
Watch “The Wages Of Sin Is Death”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VJR3Jv1JEc
Buy/Stream dirt/hurt/pain/: https://smarturl.it/DIRTHURTPAIN
dirt/hurt/pain/ tracklist:
1. The Wages of Sin is Death
2. Serpent
3. all my days feel the same ft. BAKER YA MAKER
4. Never Enough ft. Lu Baby
5. Don’t Trip (promise me the world) ft. MAIKA

Credit: Shawn Alicea & Julian “The Brain-Wave” Alicea
Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.
The Background:
To be fully independent as an artist in this day and age is to know your musical & creative worth; trusting the process and fully believing in your project. For Miami native Kevin Pouya, better known as Pouya, there’s been no hesitation as he’s climbed through the ranks from his humble Soundcloud beginnings to upwards of 3.9 million monthly Spotify listeners, a number that’s consistently growing.
With a devout fanbase and the constant itch to not only make great music, but the love of helping his community and giving back, Pouya is becoming a household name. Ever-expanding through genre defying beats, he’s leaving no stone left unturned as he creates music to be angry to, to get hyped to, to be sad to and every emotion in between – vocally exuding his story & becoming more and more relatable – building and unbreakable bond between him & his fans.
With the success of his previous albums, Underground Underdog, FIVE FIVE, The South’s Got Something to Say, and Blood Was Never Thick As Water, alongside multiple mixtapes with underground veterans Fat Nick & Boobie Lootaveli, multiple international tours under his belt, and working with stars such as Juicy J, The Ying Yang Twins, J.I.D & more – this is truly just the beginning for the young rapper. Be on the lookout for yet another project from the Buffet Boys rapper – Pouya is a name you’ll be remembering.
Links:
official site | instagram | twitter | facebook | youtube | spotify | soundcloud | tiktok | triller
“The Wages Of Sin Is Death”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VJR3Jv1JEc
dirt/hurt/pain/: https://smarturl.it/DIRTHURTPAIN
“Never Enough”: https://smarturl.it/pouyaneverenough
“Stuck In Admiration”: https://youtu.be/2J9wusU0bIM
“One Deep in the Fleetwood”: https://youtu.be/xpotOk1iAC4
Blood Was Never Thick As Water: https://Pouya.lnk.to/bloodwasneverthickaswater
“Dying Slowly”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x3tTWbrnMI
“Wig Split” ft. Denzel Curry: https://youtu.be/fVp73OqkttQ
“The First Step Of Becoming God Is A Bottle To The Face”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9jKsx_eLnw
“Leave Me Alone”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q98BgvD10TM
“Walk In”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ptUnY0q5E
Bio, photos, and streams available here: ​​https://audibletreats.com/pouya/
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• 02.11.2022

  DC The Don Takes It Back to High School with “PSA,” New Album Out 2/18

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DC The Don Takes It Back to High School with “PSA,” New Album Out 2/18
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DC The Don Shares Colorful Video for Candy-Coated Banger “PSA“
The Milwaukee-Born Artist Prepares for My Own Worst Enemy, His New Album, Arriving February 18th via Rostrum Records
Dramatizing a Conflict Between the Sensitive RAG3 KIDD and the Aggressive DONNY, the Follow-Up to 2020’s Come As You Are is DC’s Most Ambitious Work to Date

Critical Praise:
“Not only can he sing with so much emotion behind his words, but he also knows how to masterfully rap as well as switch up his cadences constantly, always keeping you guessing about what he’s going to do next.” – Lyrical Lemonade
“Los Angeles by way of Milwaukee’s DC The Don is part rapper, part rockstar, excelling in the melodic and riotous lane popularized by cult heroes like Lil Uzi Vert and Trippie Redd.” – Audiomack
The Video:
Mixing soaring melodies and rapidfire raps, Milwaukee-born DC The Don is a versatile artist with wide-ranging tastes to match. Preparing for the imminent release of his album My Own Worst Enemy, DC shares “PSA,” a new song and video. Floating atop triumphant horns and plinking, xylophone-esque synths, DC flexes his flow fortitude on “PSA,” stuffing as many syllables as he can between 808 thumps and splashing snares. Clocking in at a brisk 87 seconds, the song still packs a creative punch, mixing DC’s fast flows with melodic turns, longing lyrics, and pugilistic punchlines. In the video, DC flashes back to high school, where he congregates with his OUTLAW crew at lunch, study hall, and the hallways after class. The video focuses on DC’s sensitive RAG3 KIDD persona, but the video makes clear that his more aggressive side, DONNY, is always lurking within.
Following in the wake of recent single “Arrest Me,” “PSA” is the latest video to debut from My Own Worst Enemy, DC’s next project, due for an imminent arrival. Following up 2020’s successful Come As You Are, My Own Worst Enemy both expands and refines DC’s sound, drawing inspiration from disparate genres like, emo, trap, and hyperpop to create a launching pad for the artist’s virtuosic vocals. With production by heavy-hitters like JetsonMade, Starboy, Supah Mario, Trademark Charlie Heat, Astroboy, and more, who deliver DC some of their most adventurous beats, the album percolates with the energy of a young artist testing the limits of what he’s capable of accomplishing–and having fun while doing it. The album dramatizes DC’s internal conflict as a battle between two distinct personalities: RAG3 KIDD, who represents the artist’s more wholesome and romantic side, and DONNY, a demonic, red-haired spitter who emerges on the album’s harder-edged beats. My Own Worst Enemy arrives on February 18th via Rostrum Records.
Whoever emerges on top the battle between DONNY and RAG3 KIDD (and by the looks of the MOWE album trailer, RAG3 KIDD looks to be in a bit of a hole), the true winner will be DC’s loyal legion of fans. With My Own Worst Enemy, DC looks poised to expand his fanbase and prove that he’s one of the most versatile artists working.
Watch “PSA”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlDQNUL1amM
Buy/Stream “PSA”: https://smarturl.it/PSADCTheDon
Watch the trailer for My Own Worst Enemy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsuAjJFSBcQ
My Own Worst Enemy tracklist:
1. Live From The Gutta!
2. Diamonds & Rubies
3. ENEMIES
4. RIRIS & KYLIES
5. Telfar…
6. MAKAVELI
7. Donny’s Revenge
8. PSA
9. REROUT3
10. i want you <3
11. Arrest Me
12. iCarly :/
13. HOMICID3
14. Heartbreak Summer 3
15. Scott Pilgrim </3
16. DONATELLO
17. ILY
18. IMY 🙁
19. Dr. Strange…
20. 7 Knights
21. FUTURAMA 2099
22. MANIAC
Please contact Gavin or Kevin for more info.
The Background:
A talented artist who mixes emo-influenced vocals with athletic triplet rhymes, Milwaukee’s DC The Don commands a legion of loyal fans–but he has even bigger things in his sights. The rapper moved to Los Angeles in 2016 in pursuit of a basketball career (the 6’7” artist was a recruited ball player and a teammate of current Charlotte Hornets superstar LaMelo Ball), but instead found that his life’s passion resided with music. Now signed with Rostrum Records, DC is pushing his melodic trap sound to over 600k monthly Spotify listeners. After generating over 75 million streams on 2020’s Come As You Are, the rising artist plans to release My Own Worst Enemy, an ambitious album about the conflict between the two sides of his personality, in early 2022.
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Links:

instagram | twitter | youtube | soundcloud | spotify
“PSA”:  https://smarturl.it/PSADCTheDon / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlDQNUL1amM
“Arrest Me”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonARRESTME / https://youtu.be/eR_z5AwClZM
“REROUT3”:  https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonREROUT3 / https://youtu.be/bPW6VQAqvIg
“WHAT NOW?”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonWHATNOW / https://youtu.be/Mg01toG9iHY
“Notice Me”:  https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonNoticeMe / https://youtu.be/QqNhO7My9eY
“Megalodon”:  https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonMegalodon / https://youtu.be/7xupDj5nYBg
“Ghost Rider”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonGhostRider / https://youtu.be/4InxylYqH4s
“ØUTLAW”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2CxUNSuLT0
“Worst Day ):”: https://youtu.be/IUma3lyWEMo
Come As You Are (Deluxe): https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonCAYADeluxe
“Wait Your Turn”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wLVbKqCgvE&feature=youtu.be / https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonWaitYourTurn
“Hello DC!”: https://youtu.be/FreXBlV57_8
Come As You Are: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonCAYA
“Nascar Racer”: http://smarturl.it/DCTheDonNascarRacer
“Campfire Story”: https://youtu.be/zqCPURtgoc0
“Eclipse”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonEclipse
“Jesus Can’t Save You”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonJCSY
“Red Light” ft. DDG & YBN Almighty Jay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLVYoXBQ2W0
 
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• 02.11.2022

  Kenny Muney Releases ‘Time is Muney’ Project, Drives the Boat in “Worthless” Video

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Kenny Muney Releases ‘Time is Muney’ Project, Drives the Boat in “Worthless” Video
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Kenny Muney Makes Every Second Count on Time is Muney
The PRE Signee Turns Tides and Makes Waves in “Worthless” Video
The Paper Route Empire Artist Releases His Fourth Solo Album, Featuring Guest Appearances from Key Glock, Dreezy, & Big Moochie Grape

Critical Praise:
“5 under-the-radar rappers from Memphis you should know about…Kenny Muney stands as the city’s rap emissary.” – The FADER
“Laced with familiar southern swagger and street tales, the new project solidifies Kenny has a viable name to keep an eye on as the new year creeps up.” – HotNewHipHop
“The South Memphis native has become a master at bodying the braggadocious current Memphis trap sound, while still finding endless ways to make his personal wit and charm stand out on every track.” – Dirty Glove Bastard
The Album + Video:
With his unassuming swagger and endless arsenal of bars, Kenny Muney has become a fixture in a Memphis scene on the rise. Returning to prove that he’s a name worthy of national note, the Paper Route Empire rapper releases his new album, Time Is Muney, out now. Over 15 tracks, Kenny Muney bolsters his braggadocio as he locks his flows onto each booming instrumental with a heat-seeking missile’s precision.
The project is home to Muney’s recent single, “Backend Freestyle,” a flex heavy track that allowed Muney to reintroduce himself to fans, both new and old. Demonstrating his ability to switch gears from track to track, Kenny pledges allegiance to the grind on the bass bumping banger, “No Days Off,” while the Memphis rapper slows it and reckons with his past on the humble guitar-led track, “See The Light.” On album highlight “Leeches,” Kenny turns up the tempo, delivering spitfire flows and receiving one of Paper Route Empire label mate Key Glock’s best feature verses to date. Putting forth his romantic side on the R&B infused, Dreezy-assisted, “Nobody,” Muney comes from a place of love, confessing: “I ain’t never felt like this ‘bout nobody.” With an additional appearance from fellow PRE signee Big Moochie Grape, Time Is Muney is available everywhere via Paper Route Empire.
Along with the album, Kenny shares the music video  for project highlight, “Worthless.” The track’s tequila-fueled visuals sees Muney and company climb aboard a yacht and set sail for some fun in the sun, bringing along all the essentials: Casamigos by the case, wings by the tray, and money stacked higher than their red cups. “Worthless” exhibits the effortlessness of Kenny’s swagger, an attitude that echoes his equally locked-in and unbothered approach to music.
In the run up to Time Is Muney, the follow-up to 2019’s Muney Talk, the Paper Route Empire signee kept himself busy in 2021 by releasing multiple singles, including “Lowkey,” “For Kenny,” “Long Time Coming,” and “Poppin It.” This past July, Paper Route Empire released their first ever compilation mixtape, PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi, which heavily featured Young Dolph, Key Glock, and Kenny Muney among other label members. Most recently, Kenny memorialized Dolph with “Role Model,” a touching tribute to Dolph which racked up over 1.7 million views on YouTube in its first two weeks, and appears on Time Is Muney, as well as the recent Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph mixtape.
With Time is Muney, Kenny Muney shows that he has the talent and determination to succeed in the Empire-building business. Stay tuned for more from Kenny Muney and Paper Route Empire.
Watch “Worthless”: https://youtu.be/RN_f3cSnino
Buy/Stream Time is Muney: https://music.empi.re/timeismuney
Time is Muney tracklist:
1. No Days Off
2. Can’t Make This Up
3. Petro
4. Leeches feat. Key Glock
5. Worthless
6. Backend Freestyle
7. Nobody feat. Dreezy
8. Used Too
9. Talk My Shit
10. Choosin feat. Big Moochie Grape
11. How I Come
12. Rabbit
13. Cross Country
14. Role Model
15. See The Light
16. Change Up
Please contact Michelle or Destiny for more info.
Background:
A native of South Memphis, Kenny Muney grew up idolizing rappers like Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, and Boosie. He started rapping at age 15, developing his aggressive aesthetic and honing his deeply rhythmic flow. Kenny got his first brush with fame when he released “YTN Freestyle,” which racked up over 2.5 million YouTube views, made him a neighborhood hero, and earned airplay on local radio. He made noise in 2019 with Muney Talk, his first mixtape for PRE. In 2020, Kenny Muney connected with his mentor Young Dolph for “No Regrets,” a highlight track from Dolph’s Rich Slave (Deluxe) album. “I’m never satisfied,” says Kenny Muney. “It’s a gift and a curse. I’m always looking for the next step.”
Links:
instagram | twitter | spotify | youtube
Time is Muney: https://music.empi.re/timeismuney
“Worthless”: https://youtu.be/RN_f3cSnino
“Petro”: https://youtu.be/h81CTNJdZMg
“Backend Freestyle”: https://music.empi.re/backendfreestyle / https://youtu.be/a-UsOFa-pQQ
“Poppin It” (Prod. by Bandplay): https://youtu.be/B0DciN50rRY
“Feeling Me”: https://youtu.be/hpYBrt3v_Iw
Muney Talk: https://empire.lnk.to/muneytalk
Bio, photos, and streams available here: https://audibletreats.com/kenny-muney/
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• 02.11.2022

  Miami Native Pouya Shares dirt/hurt/pain/, His Honest New Mixtape

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Miami Native Pouya Shares dirt/hurt/pain/, His Honest New Mixtape
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Mixtape: Pouya – dirt/hurt/pain/
Featuring Collaborations With Lu Baby, Baker Ya Maker, and MAIKA, The 5-Track Mixtape Examines Both The Good and The Bad Sides of Fame

Critical Praise:
“He’s one of the most creative minds in music right now. His songs are always versatile and complex considering he fills them with a plethora of true stories and experiences, and his music videos never disappoint even slightly.” – Lyrical Lemonade
The Mixtape:
Blessing his fans with a varied and steady stream of music for the better part of a decade, Pouya continues to test his artistic boundaries with each new project he releases. Characterized by a polished versatility and introspective lyrical point of view, Pouya shares dirt/hurt/pain/, his new mixtape. Filled to the brim with booming bass beats and jazz-infused melodies, the new mixtape finds Pouya reflecting on the company he keeps as the 27-year-old rapper enters the second decade of his successful career.
The mixtape is home to “Never Enough” featuring Lu Baby, a recent single that borrows from traditional East Coast rap sounds and provides a thoughtful look at what it feels like to be inside Pouya’s mind. Elsewhere on the tape, Pouya grapples with the concepts of death and the afterlife on honest banger, “Serpent,” while the Miami native rolls the dice and races against time on the jazz-infused “The Wages of Sin Is Death.” On “Don’t Trip (promise me the world)” ft. MAIKA, Pouya debates whether those in his life are there for him or for his fame: “Phone calls are coming in more often than they ever been / Got me wondering who has been there for me from day one.” The five-piece collection offers the perfect combination of Pouya’s dark and brooding lyrics mixed with upbeat melodies and booming 808’s, courtesy of regular collaborators Mikey The Magician and Rocci, plus contributions from MAIKA and Noi Bruno. Featuring appearances from Baker Ya Maker, Lu Baby, and MAIKA, dirt/hurt/pain/ is available everywhere now.
An iconoclastic figure who’s collaborated with everyone from $uicideboy$ to Juicy J, Pouya grew a massive fanbase with SoundCloud singles, independent albums, and visceral live performances. The prolific artist has released four studio albums–Underground Underdog, FIVE FIVE, The South’s Got Something to Say, and Blood Was Never Thick As Water–along with multiple mixtapes with fellow Buffet Boys rappers like Fat Nick and Boobie Lootaveli. With an appearance from Denzel Curry, his Fall 2021 album Blood Was Never Thick As Water is packed with mosh pit-ready bangers and introspective anthems alike, allowing Pouya to flex his range and introduce himself to new fans. In July 2021, Pouya made a triumphant return to Rolling Loud, a festival at which he’s been a fixture since the very first event in 2015, firing up crowds with his vast catalog.
With dirt/hurt/pain/, Pouya bares his soul, fearlessly determined to show the world that he should never be underestimated. Stay tuned for more from Pouya as 2022 moves along.
Buy/Stream dirt/hurt/pain/: https://smarturl.it/DIRTHURTPAIN
dirt/hurt/pain/ tracklist:
1. The Wages of Sin is Death
2. Serpent
3. all my days feel the same ft. BAKER YA MAKER
4. Never Enough ft. Lu Baby
5. Don’t Trip (promise me the world) ft. MAIKA

Credit: Shawn Alicea & Julian “The Brain-Wave” Alicea
Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.
The Background:
To be fully independent as an artist in this day and age is to know your musical & creative worth; trusting the process and fully believing in your project. For Miami native Kevin Pouya, better known as Pouya, there’s been no hesitation as he’s climbed through the ranks from his humble Soundcloud beginnings to upwards of 3.9 million monthly Spotify listeners, a number that’s consistently growing.
With a devout fanbase and the constant itch to not only make great music, but the love of helping his community and giving back, Pouya is becoming a household name. Ever-expanding through genre defying beats, he’s leaving no stone left unturned as he creates music to be angry to, to get hyped to, to be sad to and every emotion in between – vocally exuding his story & becoming more and more relatable – building and unbreakable bond between him & his fans.
With the success of his previous albums, Underground Underdog, FIVE FIVE, The South’s Got Something to Say, and Blood Was Never Thick As Water, alongside multiple mixtapes with underground veterans Fat Nick & Boobie Lootaveli, multiple international tours under his belt, and working with stars such as Juicy J, The Ying Yang Twins, J.I.D & more – this is truly just the beginning for the young rapper. Be on the lookout for yet another project from the Buffet Boys rapper – Pouya is a name you’ll be remembering.
Links:
official site | instagram | twitter | facebook | youtube | spotify | soundcloud | tiktok | triller
dirt/hurt/pain/: https://smarturl.it/DIRTHURTPAIN
“Never Enough”: https://smarturl.it/pouyaneverenough
“Stuck In Admiration”: https://youtu.be/2J9wusU0bIM
“One Deep in the Fleetwood”: https://youtu.be/xpotOk1iAC4
Blood Was Never Thick As Water: https://Pouya.lnk.to/bloodwasneverthickaswater
“Dying Slowly”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x3tTWbrnMI
“Wig Split” ft. Denzel Curry: https://youtu.be/fVp73OqkttQ
“The First Step Of Becoming God Is A Bottle To The Face”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9jKsx_eLnw
“Leave Me Alone”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q98BgvD10TM
“Walk In”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ptUnY0q5E
Bio, photos, and streams available here: ​​https://audibletreats.com/pouya/
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• 40 RIAA plaques on songs they produced, including hits by Juice Wrld, Polo G, Lil Tecca, and The Kid Laroi. In addition to the new wall full of plaques, IM producers Nick Mira and DT earned a GRAMMY nomination for their work on Lil Nas X’s MONTERO. Internet Money found success as lead artists with the GOLD certified “His & Hers,” a sparkling collab with Don Toliver, Gunna, and Lil Uzi Vert, which debuted at #67 on the Billboard Hot 100, racked up over 26 million views on the Cole Bennett-directed video, earned a spot as one of the Top Global Tracks on TikTok, and received recognition from Complex, who named it the 26th best song of 2021. “His & Hers” was a worthy follow-up to “Lemonade” ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV, the triple-Platinum, Billboard Top 10 2020 hit from B4 The Storm, Internet Money’s star-studded first full-length.

  After two years cooking up hits and armed with a brand new studio in Santa Monica, CA, Internet Money is ready to show the world how much they’ve grown. With a guest list that mixes the rap game’s biggest stars with its most notable rising names and über-talented Internet Money Records signees, the next Internet Money album looks to be the biggest step yet toward achieving Taz Taylor’s industry-conquering ambitions. Stay tuned for much more.

  Buy/Stream “Flossin'” ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/flossin

  Watch “His & Hers” ft. Don Toliver, NAV & Gunna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bth7ViGGpeY

  Watch “Lemonade” ft. Don Toliver, Gunna & Lil Uzi Vert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0opZqh_TprM

  

  

  

  For more info, please contact:
  Audible Treats: Michelle, Kerry or Kevin
  10K Projects: Hannah

  The Background:

  Internet Money Background:

  Starting as a type-beat factory and growing into a global powerhouse, Taz Taylor and Internet Money have earned 3 Grammy nominations, 58 platinum plaques, 33 gold, and 14 Billboard #1 hits since 2018. The collective is behind some of the biggest rap and R&B hits of the past few years, including Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams” (1.3 billion Spotify streams), Trevor Daniel’s “Falling” (#1 Billboard Mainstream Pop, 37 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 with #17 peak), Lil Tecca’s “Ransom” (700 million Spotify streams, #4 Hot 100), and XXXTentacion’s “Fuck Love” ft. Trippie Redd (the most-played song in SoundCloud history). With 2020’s B4 The Storm album, and its double-platinum single “Lemonade” ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV, Taz Taylor and Internet Money confirmed their status as the music industry’s most powerful hitmaking collective.

  Internet Money was born out of necessity, a hybrid company that has filled in the gaps between the rap industry, the producer community, and the online marketplace. Disillusioned with the industry, and the way he saw rap producers being taken advantage of, Taz Taylor formed the collective in 2016 as a way to share the knowledge he’d gained from years spent selling his “type beats” online and navigating the internet’s ever-growing impact on the production landscape.

  Four years in, Internet Money has expanded as a collective, including Grammy-nominated producers like Nick Mira and JR Hitmaker, and produced for Drake, Trippie Redd, Juice WRLD, and many more. “When you’re in Internet Money, you get the same opportunities that I do, you’re gonna be working with the same artists that I’m working with, and getting credits with them,” Taylor says. “Instead of working with a bunch of people we don’t know, we just have our own network that’s one big family.” Following their success breaking major artists like Trevor Daniel, and co-producing his multi-platinum hit “Falling,” Taylor and Internet Money partnered with Elliot Grange’s 10K Projects in 2019 to launch their own label.

  Taz Taylor Background:

  Taz Taylor has never cared about fame or clout. To hear the multi-platinum producer and Internet Money founder tell it, everything he’s done — from turning his online production hustle selling “type beats” into a $500,000 per year business to forming his own label — has been born out of necessity and guided by intuition. “I’ve been so tunnel vision during the last five years to make sure I got to this point,” he says. “It was just like, Let’s keep building.”

  Though the 27-year-old has only been in the industry for a few years, his accomplishments in that time have come at a staggering pace, notching, by his estimation, over 500 placements and around 200 gold and platinum plaques between himself and the other producers on his Internet Money team. As their leader, Taylor has quickly become a new sort of rap mogul, one who’s built his steadily growing empire from a deep knowledge of the ways music moves online, and he’s done it all from the humblest of beginnings.

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  Links:

  Internet Money: official site | soundcloud | twitter | instagram | facebook | youtube
  Taz Taylor: twitter | instagram

  “Options” ft. 24kGoldn: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/options

  “Flossin'” ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/flossin

  “His & Hers” ft. Don Toliver, Gunna & Lil Uzi Vert:
  https://internetmoney.lnk.to/hisandhers / https://youtu.be/bth7ViGGpeY

  “JETSKI” ft. LIl Mosey & Lil Tecca: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/JETSKI

  “Blast Off” ft. Juice WRLD & Trippie Redd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omGrk9CdjfQ

  “Lemonade” (Remix) w/ Anuel AA: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/Lemonade-Remix

  “Lemonade” (Remix) w/ Roddy Ricch: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/lemonaderemix

  B4 The Storm: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/b4thestorm

  “Thrusting” ft. Swae Lee & Future: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/Thrusting

  “Lemonade” ft. Don Toliver, NAV & Gunna: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/lemonade

  “Somebody” ft. Lil Tecca & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/somebody

   

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  02.11.2022

  Internet Money & 24kGoldn Connect for New Single “Options”

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Internet Money & 24kGoldn Connect for New Single “Options”
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Audio: Internet Money – “Options” ft. 24kGoldn
Taz Taylor and the Dominant Artist-Producer Collective Connect With Another Superstar for a Guitar-Driven Pop Smash

Critical Praise:
“[Internet Money] grew into a music industry powerhouse that helped break stars like Juice WRLD and Lil Tecca, racking up dozens of Billboard hits and platinum plaques in the process.” – Complex
“The group of beatmakers is dominating music-streaming services” – Billboard
“It seems only inevitable that these guys are just going to continue to take the world by storm, one hit at a time.” – MTV
“Even if you aren’t familiar with L.A. production collective Internet Money, you’ve heard their beats. The group’s sounds have powered some of hip-hop’s biggest records in the past couple years, from Rich the Kid’s “Plug Walk” and Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams” to Drake’s “Blue Tint.” The group is helmed by Taz Taylor, a Florida native who — true to his collective’s name — has accumulated a fortune primarily through the internet.” – The FADER
The Song:
Known for mixing hummable melodies with spacious atmosphere and speaker-knocking percussion, Taz Taylor and Internet Money have shaped the sound of the charts. Recruiting 24kGoldn for a guitar-driven, genre-bending new single, Internet Money shares “Options.” Produced by Pharaoh Vice, ​mjNichols, Nash Beats, Nick Mira, E-Trou, John Luther, Ryder Johnson & Taz Taylor, “Options” layers crunchy pop-punk guitars and crisp handclaps above thumping 808s and rattling hi-hats, striking a balance of unexpectedly complementary California sounds. Goldn channels his inner Tom DeLonge, emoting over the track about a recent relationship that ended in betrayal and distrust: “If you had options, then why’d you even stick around long enough for me to find out?”
Buy/Stream “Options” ft. 24kGoldn: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/options
“Options” is the second high profile collaboration for Internet Money in a matter of weeks, following the high-octane “Flossin’,“ a team-up with YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Debuting at #72 on the Billboard Hot 100, the glistening track has racked up over 7.5 million streams on Spotify alone.
“Options” and “Flossin'” are early salvos for Internet Money as they prepare for a 2022 even big enough to surpass their monstrously successful 2021. Just last year, Internet Money earned over 40 RIAA plaques on songs they produced, including hits by Juice Wrld, Polo G, Lil Tecca, and The Kid Laroi. In addition to the new wall full of plaques, IM producers Nick Mira and DT earned a GRAMMY nomination for their work on Lil Nas X’s MONTERO. Internet Money found success as lead artists with the GOLD certified “His & Hers,” a sparkling collab with Don Toliver, Gunna, and Lil Uzi Vert, which debuted at #67 on the Billboard Hot 100, racked up over 26 million views on the Cole Bennett-directed video, earned a spot as one of the Top Global Tracks on TikTok, and received recognition from Complex, who named it the 26th best song of 2021. “His & Hers” was a worthy follow-up to “Lemonade” ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV, the triple-Platinum, Billboard Top 10 2020 hit from B4 The Storm, Internet Money’s star-studded first full-length.
After two years cooking up hits and armed with a brand new studio in Santa Monica, CA, Internet Money is ready to show the world how much they’ve grown. With a guest list that mixes the rap game’s biggest stars with its most notable rising names and über-talented Internet Money Records signees, the next Internet Money album looks to be the biggest step yet toward achieving Taz Taylor’s industry-conquering ambitions. Stay tuned for much more.
Buy/Stream “Flossin'” ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/flossin
Watch “His & Hers” ft. Don Toliver, NAV & Gunna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bth7ViGGpeY
Watch “Lemonade” ft. Don Toliver, Gunna & Lil Uzi Vert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0opZqh_TprM



For more info, please contact:
Audible Treats: Michelle, Kerry or Kevin
10K Projects: Hannah
The Background:
Internet Money Background:
Starting as a type-beat factory and growing into a global powerhouse, Taz Taylor and Internet Money have earned 3 Grammy nominations, 58 platinum plaques, 33 gold, and 14 Billboard #1 hits since 2018. The collective is behind some of the biggest rap and R&B hits of the past few years, including Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams” (1.3 billion Spotify streams), Trevor Daniel’s “Falling” (#1 Billboard Mainstream Pop, 37 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 with #17 peak), Lil Tecca’s “Ransom” (700 million Spotify streams, #4 Hot 100), and XXXTentacion’s “Fuck Love” ft. Trippie Redd (the most-played song in SoundCloud history). With 2020’s B4 The Storm album, and its double-platinum single “Lemonade” ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV, Taz Taylor and Internet Money confirmed their status as the music industry’s most powerful hitmaking collective.
Internet Money was born out of necessity, a hybrid company that has filled in the gaps between the rap industry, the producer community, and the online marketplace. Disillusioned with the industry, and the way he saw rap producers being taken advantage of, Taz Taylor formed the collective in 2016 as a way to share the knowledge he’d gained from years spent selling his “type beats” online and navigating the internet’s ever-growing impact on the production landscape.
Four years in, Internet Money has expanded as a collective, including Grammy-nominated producers like Nick Mira and JR Hitmaker, and produced for Drake, Trippie Redd, Juice WRLD, and many more. “When you’re in Internet Money, you get the same opportunities that I do, you’re gonna be working with the same artists that I’m working with, and getting credits with them,” Taylor says. “Instead of working with a bunch of people we don’t know, we just have our own network that’s one big family.” Following their success breaking major artists like Trevor Daniel, and co-producing his multi-platinum hit “Falling,” Taylor and Internet Money partnered with Elliot Grange’s 10K Projects in 2019 to launch their own label.
Taz Taylor Background:
Taz Taylor has never cared about fame or clout. To hear the multi-platinum producer and Internet Money founder tell it, everything he’s done — from turning his online production hustle selling “type beats” into a $500,000 per year business to forming his own label — has been born out of necessity and guided by intuition. “I’ve been so tunnel vision during the last five years to make sure I got to this point,” he says. “It was just like, Let’s keep building.”
Though the 27-year-old has only been in the industry for a few years, his accomplishments in that time have come at a staggering pace, notching, by his estimation, over 500 placements and around 200 gold and platinum plaques between himself and the other producers on his Internet Money team. As their leader, Taylor has quickly become a new sort of rap mogul, one who’s built his steadily growing empire from a deep knowledge of the ways music moves online, and he’s done it all from the humblest of beginnings.
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Links:
Internet Money: official site | soundcloud | twitter | instagram | facebook | youtube
Taz Taylor: twitter | instagram
“Options” ft. 24kGoldn: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/options
“Flossin'” ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/flossin
“His & Hers” ft. Don Toliver, Gunna & Lil Uzi Vert:
https://internetmoney.lnk.to/hisandhers / https://youtu.be/bth7ViGGpeY
“JETSKI” ft. LIl Mosey & Lil Tecca: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/JETSKI
“Blast Off” ft. Juice WRLD & Trippie Redd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omGrk9CdjfQ
“Lemonade” (Remix) w/ Anuel AA: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/Lemonade-Remix
“Lemonade” (Remix) w/ Roddy Ricch: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/lemonaderemix
B4 The Storm: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/b4thestorm
“Thrusting” ft. Swae Lee & Future: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/Thrusting
“Lemonade” ft. Don Toliver, NAV & Gunna: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/lemonade
“Somebody” ft. Lil Tecca & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/somebody
 
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• 02.11.2022

  DUSTY LOCANE Finesses the Plug in “REWIND” Video

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DUSTY LOCANE Finesses the Plug in “REWIND” Video
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2.10.2022
Video: DUSTY LOCANE – “REWIND“
The Canarsie Rising Star Plots His Ascension to Don Status in the Latest Video from UNTAMED, His Debut Album

Critical Praise:
“A rumbling voice that could be picked up on a seismograph” – Pitchfork
“He’s going to be a force to be reckoned with, and he knows it.” – Lyrical Lemonade
“…hard-hitting rhymes that will surely be heard blaring over car stereos in Brooklyn.” – HotNewHipHop
The Video:
Bursting out of Brooklyn with a booming bass voice and a demanding demeanor, DUSTY LOCANE is primed to continue his ascension in 2022. Completing a silent but deadly rise to the top of the NYC underworld, DUSTY shares “REWIND,” his gripping new music video. Gliding atop a high-octane drill beat from Atlanta-based production duo The Atomix (A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie), DUSTY warns his opposition not to do anything they can’t take back: “If you come on the Fifth actin’ like you tough, you cannot rewind.” Directed by Nimi Hendrix, the video finds DUSTY reminiscing from his high rise, thinking about the time his handpicked crew turned the tables on the plug. The cinematic clip shows the heist and its deadly aftermath, in which DUSTY and his accomplices walk away with both the cash and the weight.
Following the seductive Yung Bleu-featuring “WHAT YOU NEED” (1.2 million views), “REWIND” is the latest video from UNTAMED, the Canarsie native’s debut album, which capped off a breakout 2021 for the 22-year-old artist. on December 3rd, DUSTY joined the exclusive ranks of artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Coi Leray, Pooh Shiesty, and many more, by being welcomed into the #RIAAClassOf2021 for receiving his first GOLD certification this year with his debut single, “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN FREESTYLE” which racked up over 200 million combined streams. The EMPIRE artist struck gold again with “Rolando (Caught In The Rain)” (72 million Spotify streams) and  “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN PT. 2 (PICTURE ME),” which generated over 152k video creations on TikTok.
Beyond the hits, UNTAMED introduces new bangers like the apocalyptic, guitar-flecked “ICED OUT,” and the Canarsie neighborhood theme song “FLOSS STATE OF MIND.” Featuring appearances from Yung Bleu, OBN Jay, Rah Swish, and more, UNTAMED is available everywhere via EMPIRE.
Watch “REWIND”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phyPg2-g6IA
Buy/Stream UNTAMED: https://music.empi.re/untamed
UNTAMED Tracklist:
1. CHANGE YOU
2. ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN FREESTYLE
3. RUMBLE
4. MISFIT ft. OBN Jay
5. ICED OUT
6. DEADLY
7. FLOSS STATE OF MIND
8. CHEAT CODE
9. 5TH CLOCC FINEST ft. 3Kizzy
10. WHAT YOU NEED ft. Yung Bleu
11. ROLANDO (Caught In The Rain)
12. ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN PT. 2 (PICTURE ME)
13. BEST FRIEND ft. 8ANDITT
14. EDEN ROCC
15. A DAY ON THE FIFTH
16. REWIND
17. GET MONEY
18. BIG WOOS ft. Rah Swish
19. CLICC CLACC ft. KG MORE BREESH
20. CANES WORLD
Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.
The Background:
“It was all in front of me; I just had to go get it,” DUSTY LOCANE says at the beginning of his viral drill heater, “Rolando (Caught In The Rain).” That’s an understatement: less than a year after he started rapping, the gruff-voiced, baby-faced Brooklyn spitter has experienced one of the most meteoric rises in recent rap history. He’s only released three songs, and he’s already a star: his breakout song “R60LLXN N CONTROLLIN” went viral instantly, and its follow-up “Rolando” garnered 1 million video plays and 1 million streams in its first week. The world is closely watching Dusty, and he’s ready to deliver.
Links:
instagram | twitter | youtube | spotify
“REWIND”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phyPg2-g6IA
“WHAT YOU NEED”: https://youtu.be/Hi2le5fnQWs
UNTAMED: https://music.empi.re/untamed
“CANES WORLD”: https://music.empi.re/canesworld
“Best Friend” ft. 8ANDITT: https://music.empi.re/bestfriend / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1ZgFI53hAk
“ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN Pt. 2 (Picture Me)”: https://music.empi.re/rollinnpt2 / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaSSZYz_GrU
“Move Doley” ft. OnPointLikeOP: https://youtu.be/dpzKPNP9U3Y / https://music.empi.re/movedoley
“Rumble”: https://music.empi.re/rumble / https://youtu.be/dpzKPNP9U3Y
“Intro 2 Me Pt. 1”: https://music.empi.re/intro2me
“Rolando (Caught In The Rain)”: https://music.empi.re/rolando
“ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaNL4YI3wt4
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• We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” the film’s breakthrough hit on the platform with over 594k video creations, is enjoying its second consecutive week atop the Billboard Hot 100, marking only the second time a song from an animated Disney film has reached the #1 spot. In total, eight songs from the film, including TikTok-trending hits “Surface Pressure” (128.1k creations, #8) and “The Family Madrigal” (170k creations, #20), are currently charting on the Hot 100. The success of Encanto speaks to TikTok’s continuing success as an engine propelling today’s top hits, and marks the clearest example yet of how the platform inspires fans to express their love for film & TV through music from their scores and soundtracks. With multiple Oscar nominations in the bank, and plenty of Encanto cast and crewmembers active on TikTok, don’t expect Encanto-mania to die down anytime soon, on or off TikTok.
• There’s one thing that the TikTok community and the Migos have in common: being able to spot what’s worth spending a dollar on. Creators are sharing what they think is profitable using Migos and DJ Khaled’s 2017 song, “Major Bag Alert.” Garnering over 145.9k platform and user-generated creations, the trend finds creators describing several money-making opportunities, such as Tinder getting big business on Valentine’s Day, doctors charging pricey hospital bills, and bodega owners seeing school kids in the morning. In other videos, creators join in on Migos’ and Khaled’s catchy ad-libs on the track.
• Montreal-based singer-songwriter Stacey Ryan is the brains behind one of the most successful TikTok duet trends so far in 2022. Mixing relatable lyrics, jazz harmonies, and an irresistible groove, Ryan’s “Don’t Text Me When You’re Drunk” ft. Zai1k captured TikTok’s imagination with an open verse challenge that proved impossible to scroll past. The song inspired over 35k duets, with creatives of all kinds (including TikTok trailblazer @yeahitsak and songwriter Tessa Violet) offering their best rap verses, singing melodic counterparts, and even showing off their unnecessarily large collection of Space Jam DVDs. Buoyed by the “Don’t Text Me challenge,” the original song has more than 4 million streams on Spotify alone. Off the strength of the challenge and the covers and originals she posts on her profile, Ryan recently signed a major label record deal.
• TikTok creators are vibing out to the sweet sounds of Spanish singer Lauri Garcia and her  Spanish-language hit “Miel.” Lauri initially teased the chill, acoustic track on TikTok in January just a few days before its release on January 14th. Since then, “Miel” has inspired over 416K creations from TikTok users who love to go to scenic brunches with friends, show their intricate nail art skills, and extravagantly asking their significant others to be their Valentine. Lauri has been showing love to her fans on her TikTok account, as she expresses her excitement about the song trending on the platform and the song’s TikTok success propelling it to over 1M Spotify streams and over 1M views on YouTube in just two weeks of its release.
• TikTok has a deserved reputation as a platform capable of reviving old chestnuts and giving them new commercial and cultural life, but creator @Zach.Montana is in the process of accomplishing a new feat: using TikTok to turn an unreleased, decades-old track from an unknown artist into a modern day hit. It all started in early January, when Zach unearthed “Surrender To Me,” a danceable soft rock gem from his father’s band FireCity Funk. The song struck a chord with TikTok, who dug the pristine sonics and likened it to the AM Gold classics that populate films like Guardians Of The Galaxy and Spider-Man 3. Since early January, what Zach called the “Dad Song” took on a life of its own, generating hundreds of creations on its audio, and drawing the attention of Marvel Studios. After witnessing its success, Zach resolved to get his dad’s song up on streaming services, sharing updates from the recording sessions along the way. On Friday February 4th, after a month of teasing, “Surrender To Me” finally saw official release, and Zach, who is a musician himself, finally posted an anticipated “Dad reveal,” showing the world the auteur behind the funk. The song has already racked up over 100k Spotify streams in just three days, a fitting end to a wild story of perseverance and unlikely success.
• Rising Atlanta rapper Jx.zero has TikTok creators feeling themselves this week, as his bold bars in his ominous “Playboy” (98.2K+ creations) track are giving creators a new level of confidence. Much of this confidence manifests itself in their takes on the viral “griddy” dance made popular by Louisiana football players and now taking off on TikTok. While creators are hitting the “griddy” in response to people believing men shouldn’t be nurses or by defiantly keeping on in the face of those expressing their disdain for the dance, some creators are taking a break from the viral dance to admit their crushes on some of the ladies of the Olympics. Jx.zero has been interacting with the song on his own page, as he duets creations of fans of the track, lets the world know “Playboy” is his song, and hits the “griddy” dance to the track himself.
• Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby are both frequently trending on TikTok, previously soundtracking creators’ videos with songs like Nicki’s “Did It On Em” (567.8k+ creations) and Baby’s “Woah” (264.5k+ creations). This week, the TikTok community flocked to their recent collaboration, “Do We Have A Problem?” Boasting 16.4k+ creations since its Friday release, the track inspires creators to address their issues head-on. Nicki’s emphatic hook, “Do we have a problem,” resonates with creators who have a bone to pick with their boyfriends for not responding on time, their moms ordering food without asking their kids, and people who mess with their best friends. Nicki Minaj also interacted with the sound, reposting her favorite videos from TikTok creators.

This Sunday, February 13th, TikTok is teaming with the NFL for the second straight year to host the NFL TikTok Tailgate prior to Super Bowl LVI. Headlined by The Chainsmokers, the hour-long live show will feature appearances from NFL players and personalities, TikTok Creators, and more. Portions of the performance by The Chainsmokers will air on NBC’s Super Bowl pre-game show. Tune in at 11:55am PT on @NFL to view the festivities.

Check TikTok’s newsroom for more noteworthy stories: newsroom.tiktok.com

For more info, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Kerry Harrison, Destiny Riley, T’Keyah Hayes, Audible Treats
Leah Linder, TikTok

The Background:

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Their mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Links:

TikTok’s Newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us

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